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Senior Tax Manager | Providence, RI (Hybrid)
Our client, based in the Providence area, is a growing, relationship-driven medium-sized CPA and advisory firm serving privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and nonprofit organizations throughout New England. Their collaborative culture, commitment to technical excellence, and focus on professional development create an environment where talented professionals can build long-term careers while maintaining work-life balance.
Position Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Tax Manager/Senior Tax Manager to join their growing tax practice. This role is ideal for a motivated CPA who enjoys managing client relationships, mentoring staff, and providing proactive tax planning and consulting services. The Tax Manager/Senior Tax Manager will oversee multiple engagements, review complex tax returns, and work closely with partners to deliver exceptional client service.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a diverse portfolio of business and individual tax clients.
- Review federal and state tax returns, including:
- Partnerships (Form 1065)
- S Corporations (Form 1120S)
- C Corporations (Form 1120)
- Individuals (Form 1040)
- Trusts and Estates (Form 1041)
- Provide year-round tax planning and consulting services.
- Research complex tax issues and prepare technical memoranda.
- Manage multiple engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget expectations.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor.
- Supervise, coach, and mentor senior associates and staff accountants.
- Review workpapers and provide constructive feedback to improve technical quality.
- Coordinate with partners on engagement planning, staffing, and client communications.
- Identify opportunities to improve client processes and expand advisory services.
- Stay current on federal and state tax law changes and communicate their impact to clients and internal teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s in Taxation is a plus.
- CPA license preferred or actively pursuing completion.
- 4–10 years of recent public accounting tax experience.
- Experience reviewing complex business and individual tax returns.
- Strong knowledge of partnership, S corporation, corporate, and individual taxation.
- Experience managing multiple client engagements and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Proficiency with tax preparation and research software (CCH Axcess, ProSystem fx, UltraTax, GoSystem, or similar).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Preferred Experience
- Experience serving closely held businesses and their owners.
- Multi-state tax experience.
- Exposure to tax planning, consulting, and business advisory services.
- Experience training and developing junior staff.
- Familiarity with manufacturing, professional services, real estate, construction, nonprofit, or healthcare industries.
What They Offer
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Hybrid work schedule
- Flexible work arrangements
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- CPA license and continuing education reimbursement
- Professional development and leadership training
- Clear path to Senior Manager and Partner
- Collaborative culture with direct access to firm leadership
Why Join Their Firm?
You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with partners, advise sophisticated clients, and develop your leadership skills in a firm large enough to offer challenging work and career advancement, yet small enough that your contributions are recognized and valued. They invest in our people, encourage professional growth, and foster a team-oriented environment where success is shared.
Salary range: $ 100-175 K + Bonus
For immediate consideration, qualified and interested candidates can email [email protected] with an updated resume in a Word document.
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