Tax Manager

Part-Time Tax Manager (CPA or Enrolled Agent)

Remote

$65-$70 per Hour | W-2 or 1099

Help Shape the Future of a Growing Tax Firm

Our client is a rapidly growing tax and accounting firm serving more than 200 clients across individual, business, and partnership tax engagements. As our client base continues to expand, we are investing in the people, processes, and leadership needed to scale while maintaining the exceptional client service and technical excellence that have fueled our growth.

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager who will play a key role in helping us navigate this exciting stage of growth. This is more than a traditional tax review position. It is an opportunity to influence quality standards, mentor developing professionals, improve processes, and help build the next chapter of the firm.

Whether you are a seasoned CPA or Enrolled Agent looking for flexibility, returning to the profession, or seeking meaningful part-time work, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact while maintaining work-life balance.

Position Snapshot

• Flexible part-time schedule averaging approximately 20 hours per week
• Workload ranges from 10-30 hours depending on seasonality
• Remote, hybrid, or in-office options available
• Review individual and business tax returns
• Mentor and develop tax preparers
• Serve as a technical resource on complex tax matters
• Help establish scalable processes to support continued firm growth
• Compensation of $65-$70 per hour

About Us

Our client is a boutique tax and accounting firm headquartered in Utah County. We serve a growing portfolio of more than 200 clients and continue to experience strong demand for our services.

Our success has been built on delivering exceptional client experiences while investing in the growth and development of our team. We believe in creating an environment where professionals can contribute meaningful ideas, mentor others, and directly influence the firm's future.

As we continue to expand, we are looking for leaders who want to help build something special.

Position Summary

The Tax Manager will serve as the firm's primary technical review and quality control resource. This individual will review tax returns prepared by staff, provide guidance on technical matters, mentor developing tax professionals, and help maintain the high standards our clients expect.

The ideal candidate brings strong tax expertise, excellent judgment, and a genuine passion for helping others grow. As the firm continues to expand, this role will be instrumental in supporting operational excellence, staff development, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and sign off on tax returns prepared by staff tax preparers
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance across all engagements
• Provide technical guidance and support to tax preparers
• Mentor and coach developing tax professionals
• Identify and resolve complex tax issues
• Serve as a technical resource for client-related tax questions
• Maintain and strengthen quality control standards
• Recommend process improvements and workflow enhancements
• Collaborate with firm leadership on operational and tax-related initiatives
• Support the development of scalable systems and review procedures as the firm grows

Types of Returns Reviewed

The majority of returns reviewed will include:

• Form 1040 Individual Income Tax Returns
• Form 1120-S S Corporation Returns
• Form 1065 Partnership Returns

Additional exposure may include:

• Trust Returns
• C Corporation Returns

Qualifications

Required

• Active CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation
• 5+ years of tax preparation and review experience
• Strong knowledge of:
• Individual Taxation (1040)
• S Corporations (1120-S)
• Partnerships (1065)
• Experience reviewing and approving tax returns prepared by others
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coach and mentor developing professionals

Preferred

• Previous supervisory or management experience
• Experience mentoring junior accountants or tax preparers
• Ability to efficiently review a high volume of returns while maintaining quality
• Experience improving workflows and operational processes
• Experience supporting a growing or entrepreneurial firm

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate enjoys helping others succeed as much as they enjoy solving complex tax challenges. You are someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work, enjoys mentoring less experienced professionals, and gets energized by helping a growing organization build for the future. You appreciate flexibility but still want your contributions to have a visible and lasting impact.

This position may be particularly appealing to:

• A CPA or EA returning to the workforce
• A semi-retired tax professional seeking flexibility
• A seasoned reviewer who enjoys coaching and developing others
• A tax manager seeking a part-time leadership opportunity
• A professional who enjoys helping growing organizations scale successfully

Tax Launch is entering an exciting stage of growth, with a client base that now exceeds 200 clients and continues to expand.

The Tax Manager will initially work closely with two tax preparers and firm leadership but will have the opportunity to influence how the firm develops its future team, processes, and quality standards. This role offers a unique chance to help shape the infrastructure of a growing practice while working directly with decision-makers.

For the right individual, this is an opportunity to be a trusted advisor, technical leader, and mentor while helping build a firm positioned for long-term success.

• $65-$70 per hour
• W-2 or 1099 engagement options available
• Remote
• PTO accrual available for W-2 employees
• Direct collaboration with firm leadership
• Opportunity to influence processes, training, and operational improvements
• Meaningful role in a growing and entrepreneurial tax practice