Tax Manager

About The Role

Ready to step into a Tax Manager role in Southern New Jersey with a firm that balances deep historical roots with modern innovation?

Serving the regional business community since 1935, we are a premier public accounting, tax, and business advisory practice. We blend traditional tax compliance with forward-thinking business consulting, working across diverse industries-including family businesses, healthcare, sports & entertainment, non-profits, and middle-market enterprises.

In this role, you will manage complex tax engagements, provide strategic tax planning, oversee staff development, and act as a primary advisor to clients and firm leadership in a collaborative, team-centric environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Engagement Management: Oversee the review and delivery of complex federal and multi-state tax returns for corporations, pass-through entities, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals.

• Strategic Advisory: Partner with clients through key lifecycle events-from startup and expansion to exit planning, wealth transfer, and estate strategies.

• Technical Compliance & Research: Research complex regulatory tax issues, ensure strict adherence to changing tax laws, and present actionable financial recommendations.

• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Guide, train, and develop junior and senior tax staff, encouraging professional growth and high technical standards.

• Business Development: Identify financial opportunities for existing clients and assist in growing client relationships across specialized industry sectors.

Qualifications

• Credentials: Active CPA license required.

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive public accounting experience with a strong track record in tax compliance and planning.

• Technical Depth: Deep knowledge of federal and multi-state tax regulations, corporate/partnership taxation, and trust & estate tax concepts.

• Core Competencies: Strong leadership, analytical problem-solving, and direct client relationship management skills.

Why Join Us?

• Clear Career Path: Excellent potential for career progression into senior leadership and equity ownership.

• Diverse & Unique Practice: Exposure to varied industries, including middle-market companies, high-net-worth family offices, sports & entertainment, and specialized consulting groups.

• Supportive & Respected Environment: A team culture built on excellence, flexibility, community commitment, and employee fulfillment.

• Generous Total Rewards: Highly competitive salary structure, performance bonuses, firm-sponsored CPE, health and wellness coverage, generous PTO, and retirement savings plans with employer contributions.