Senior Tax Manager

Location: Kennett Square, PA
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person

Job Description

Seeking an experienced tax professional to take on a key management and leadership role.

We are looking for someone ready to move beyond preparing and reviewing tax returns to actively manage staff, oversee workflow, improve productivity, and contribute to the firm's overall growth and operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, and mentor tax staff.

• Assign and monitor work to ensure deadlines and production goals are met.

• Oversee tax workflow and identify and resolve bottlenecks.

• Improve processes, operational efficiency, and staff productivity.

• Review tax returns and provide guidance and training to staff.

• Prepare and review individual and business tax returns.

• Handle complex tax issues, tax planning, and client inquiries.

• Develop strong client relationships and provide excellent client service.

• Collaborate with firm leadership on staffing, workflow, and operational decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of public accounting tax experience.

• CPA license preferred; candidates actively pursuing a CPA may also be considered.

• Proficiency in UltraTax, Thomson Reuters software, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office.

• Previous staff management or supervisory experience strongly preferred.

• Strong technical tax knowledge and tax return review experience.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

• Ability to take ownership, maintain accountability, and identify opportunities to improve firm operations.

• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.

• Experience in an accounting firm and familiarity with production management are preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.

• Generous tax-season bonus.

• Health insurance and pension benefits.

• Flexible work environment.

• Opportunities for career growth and increased responsibility.

• Supportive, team-oriented culture with an emphasis on work-life balance.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced public accounting tax professional who is ready to step into a leadership role, manage and develop staff, improve workflow and productivity, and become an integral part of the firm's leadership team.