About the Job

Our client is a certified public accounting firm based in DeLand, FL, providing tax and advisory services to individuals and businesses in the local community and surrounding areas. Our client focuses on personalized, high-quality service, emphasizing accuracy, compliance, and long-term client relationships.

Team members collaborate closely with clients to address complex tax matters and support their financial goals. Our client offers a professional environment where experienced tax professionals can take ownership of client engagements and contribute to the growth of the practice.

Role Description

The Senior Tax Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in DeLand, FL, responsible for overseeing complex tax engagements and managing client relationships.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Reviewing individual, corporate, partnership, and fiduciary tax returns.

• Conducting technical tax research.

• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.

• Supervising and mentoring staff.

• Delegating work and providing review notes to support accurate and timely filings.

• Meeting with clients to discuss tax planning strategies.

• Responding to tax notices.

• Handling correspondence with tax authorities.

• Identifying opportunities for process improvements.

• Contributing to firm best practices.

• Supporting business development efforts as needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in tax compliance and tax planning for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts.

• Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws, regulations, and filing requirements.

• Ability to manage multiple engagements, prioritize deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of junior tax staff or peers.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax issues clearly to clients.

• Proficiency with tax preparation and research software, as well as Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

• Prior public accounting experience in a tax-focused role, ideally at the manager or senior level.

• Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice, client confidentiality, and continuous professional development.