Tax Manager - Public Accounting (CPA Firm)

Tax Manager - Public Accounting (CPA Firm)

Tax Manager - Public Accounting (CPA Firm)

A fast-growing Michigan CPA firm is looking for an experienced Tax Manager to lead complex engagements for privately held businesses, investors, and non-profits - with a clear pathway to partnership and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.

 

What you'll do

• Review and sign off on complex federal and state tax returns across entity types (1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S, 1041) for a diverse client portfolio

• Serve as the primary relationship owner for a book of business clients, delivering proactive tax planning and advisory guidance year-round

• Research multi-layered tax issues and partner with firm shareholders to develop and execute tax strategies

• Identify tax-saving opportunities, model risk scenarios, and communicate findings clearly to clients and leadership

• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior and senior tax staff - setting quality standards and reviewing their work product

• Stay current on federal and state tax law changes and translate them into actionable client guidance

• Contribute to practice development by deepening existing client relationships and supporting new-business conversations

 

What you need

• Active CPA license (required)

• 5+ years of tax experience in a public accounting firm

• Demonstrated experience reviewing business-entity returns (1065, 1120, 1120S) and individual returns (1040, 1041)

• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver advisory-level tax planning

• Strong supervisory skills with experience mentoring tax staff

 

Nice to have

• Prior tax manager title or equivalent leadership role within a CPA firm

• Industry exposure in real estate, non-profits, or closely held businesses

• Experience with advanced tax planning or research software (e.g., CCH Axcess, Thomson Reuters, GoSystem)

• Master's in Taxation or LLM

 

Pay & benefits

• Base salary: $120,000-$150,000, commensurate with experience

• PTO: 4 weeks PTO

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Partnership track - a genuine, structured path for high performers

• Collaborative culture with mentorship from firm shareholders

• Modern technology stack to support efficiency and remote capability

 

Location & schedule

Primary office: Troy, MI (additional offices in Southfield and Ann Arbor)

Schedule: Hybrid; full-time, Monday-Friday

 

About & how to apply

This firm has built its reputation on deep client relationships, a team-first culture, and investing in the professionals who carry the work forward. If you are a CPA with public accounting roots and a desire to grow into a firm leader, this role is worth a conversation.

To apply: Submit your resume through this posting or email it directly for immediate consideration. Qualified applicants can expect a response within two business days.

- 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 08/12/2026 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 Employer

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Salary

$120000 - $150000 USD per year