Tax Manager - Public Accounting
Summary
Own complex tax engagements for privately held businesses and high-net-worth clients, with review, advisory, research, and staff supervision. Full-time on-site with standard business hours and extended tax-season hours; requires active CPA or EA, 5+ years' tax experience, and U.S. work authorization.
Highlights
- Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO
- Work Arrangement
- On-Site
- Schedule
- Standard business hours; extended January-April
- Experience
- 5+ years public accounting tax experience; review-level responsibility
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- License Required
- Active CPA license or Enrolled Agent designation
- Type
- Full-Time
Job description
Tax Manager
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.
We are a well-established, growing CPA firm in Fairfield, NJ looking for an experienced Tax Manager to own complex client engagements from review through advisory - with a clear path to senior leadership as the firm expands.
What you'll do
- Manage a portfolio of privately-held business and high-net-worth individual clients as their primary tax advisor and relationship owner
- Review and prepare complex federal and state returns for individuals, C-corps, S-corps, partnerships, and trusts
- Conduct tax research and deliver proactive planning strategies that create measurable value for clients
- Supervise, coach, and review the work of staff accountants and senior accountants, raising overall team output quality
- Coordinate workflow, deadlines, and staffing assignments during peak season to keep engagements on track
- Identify and communicate tax savings opportunities and risk areas to clients in plain language
- Contribute to firm growth by supporting client retention and, over time, business development
What you need
- Active CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation (strictly required - no exceptions)
- 5+ years of public accounting tax experience, with demonstrated review-level responsibility
- Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing multi-entity and multi-state returns
- Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax law
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Fairfield, NJ (northern New Jersey / greater NYC metro)
Nice to have
- Experience with high-net-worth individual and trust taxation
- Familiarity with common professional tax software (UltraTax, Lacerte, or similar) and advanced Excel
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Prior experience mentoring junior staff in a structured review environment
Pay & benefits
- Salary: $145,000 to $165,000 / year depending on experience
- Performance-based annual bonus potential
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with firm match
- Paid time off (PTO) + paid holidays
- Clear advancement track toward senior manager and partner-track opportunities
Location & schedule
On-site, full-time - Fairfield, NJ (Morris/Essex County area, northern New Jersey)
Standard business hours; extended hours expected during tax season (January-April).
Standard business hours; extended hours expected during tax season (January-April).
About & how to apply
We are a midsize CPA firm delivering tax, accounting, and advisory services to privately-held businesses and high-net-worth individuals across New Jersey and the greater tri-state area. Our team culture is collaborative, client-first, and built for long-term careers - not just a job.
Ready to lead tax engagements at a firm that invests in your growth? Apply directly through this posting with your resume. Candidates with an active CPA or EA will be prioritized for first-round interviews.
- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/15/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.