Tax Manager

We are a growing Bergen County CPA firm seeking a Tax Manager with at least 10 years of CPA-firm tax experience. We are looking for a seasoned CPA who can walk into complex client situations, take ownership, and elevate both the team and the firm. This is a leadership-minded role

About the Role

What You Will Work On

Lead tax engagements, manage staff, review, prepare, guide clients through strategic planning and be hands-on with a mix of clients in industries that require real technical depth, including:

  • Commercial real estate partnerships
  • Construction contractors and developers
  • Manufacturing and distribution companies
  • Closely held businesses across multiple states

This role does not involve:

  • International tax
  • Public company or SEC work
  • Big-firm siloed specialization
  • If that’s your background or interest, this isn’t the right fit.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage federal and multi-state tax engagements for partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts and high-net-worth individuals.

  • Review complex tax returns, assist in preparation when required, prepare technical memos, oversee tax planning.
  • Advise clients on entity selection, restructurings, SALT issues, transaction-driven matters.
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop staff and seniors; manage workload and deadlines.
  • Identify client tax-saving opportunities.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with clients.
  • Contribute to internal process improvement and best-practice refinement.

 

 

 

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting. Active CPA license
  • Deep knowledge of partnership taxation, S-corp rules, multi-state taxation, and complex entity structures.
  • Strong background in real estate, construction, manufacturing, and closely held/family-owned companies.
  • Demonstrated leadership with a track record of developing staff and managing client engagements.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities without losing accuracy or momentum.
  • Solid working knowledge of CCH Prosystem fx and tax research tools

 

What We Offer

  • A stable client base of closely-held businesses
  • Direct exposure to decision-makers at closely held businesses
  • A firm culture that values accountability, professionalism, and client service
  • Competitive compensation, benefits and opportunities for long-term growth
  • Partner-track path for the right candidate.

 

To Apply

 

Send your resume plus a brief overview of your closely held business experience