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