Senior Tax Manager

3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by CDH. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$120,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yrThe Senior Tax Manager has shared responsibility for the overall operation of the Firm’s Tax department from a staff management, project service and delivery perspective. The Senior Tax Manager oversees the preparation and delivery of firm tax engagements, serving as the primary contact with clients, responsible for expanding the Firm’s Tax department with the focus on middle market, closely-held businesses and their owners, grow revenue through delivery of value added tax solutions, and enhancing profitability through effective project management and multi-tasking capabilities. The Senior Tax Manager begins focusing on Firm initiatives and not only Tax department initiatives.Professional ResponsibilitiesReports departmental performance to management and offers suggestions about department strategy and resource utilizationDetermines and suggests new processes to help efficiencyRelies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goalsServes as one of the department’s technical experts and resourcesServes as departmental role model by adopting CDH core values and the Firm’s Five Star philosophy specifically in the areas of providing outstanding service to existing and potential clients; communicating effectively with team members and fostering a spirit of teamwork and continuous improvementHires, supervises, trains, mentors and develops all levels of department staff from interns through managersParticipates in firm-wide leadership activities including monthly and annual staff meetings, performance meetings, recruitment activities and other duties necessary to advance departmental and firm initiativesMeets with potential or existing external clients to develop client relationshipsReviews tax returns and financial documents prepared by the team to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with various federal, state and local regulationsAssists in tax planning projects and serves as the primary source of assistance for others assigned to the engagementDelegates and leverages work and tasks appropriately; explains purpose and goal of tasks to staffManages staff and client expectations and ensures timely completion of assigned projectsProvide tax compliance and tax advisory services to individuals, partnerships, S corporations and corporations in a variety of industriesResearches and drafts memoranda on technical issues using regulatory and source materials utilizing electronic databases on issues that arise in tax planning and compliance process. Shares results with team members and may serve as an expert in one or more areas of the processWorks alongside our Marketing department to help publish technical articles and blogs, along with giving external seminars and webinarsAnalyzes complex transactions and presents data in ways that support decision-makingEnsures tax returns are prepared in accordance with the terms of the various governing documents and applicable federal tax and state lawPersonal ResponsibilitiesAttend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis, along with directly educating the departmentFollow and promote CDH Core Values and Five Star philosophy, including excellent client service, communication and interpersonal skillsMaintain and expand knowledge base in area of expertiseTake proactive career stepsParticipate in recruiting efforts as neededQualificationsMaster’s Degree in accounting or related field, preferably Master’s in TaxationCurrent CPA license12+ years of related tax experienceExperience in maintaining client relationshipsA strong foundation and practical working knowledge of tax law including income, international, estate and gift tax planning experience.BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance optionsEmployer-paid life and disability insuranceFlexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsTuition reimbursement and professional development supportPaid holidays, Discretionary Time Off (DTO), and summer hoursWellness programs and social eventsWe are an equal opportunity employer. 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Created: 2025-09-17