A growing, entrepreneurial CPA firm in the St. Louis area is seeking a Tax Manager or high‑performing Senior Tax Associate ready to step into a Manager-level role over time. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys complex, relationship‑driven tax work and wants long‑term growth potential within a collaborative, employee‑focused environment.
This well‑established firm works with high‑net‑worth individuals, privately held businesses, family entities, and private equity‑backed clients. The team values technical excellence, strong client relationships, and creating a workplace where employees can build long‑term careers.
Positives
- Strong compensation and full benefits package
- Clear path to Partner for long‑term fit
- Collaborative team with excellent tenure and culture
- Complex tax work — not basic compliance volume work
- Direct client interaction and relationship management exposure
- Flexible environment with leadership focused on employee experience
- Opportunity for cross‑training in consulting, wealth management, and outsourced accounting
- Modern office in walkable Webster Groves location
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and oversee individual, partnership, S‑Corp, trust, and business tax returns
- Provide tax planning strategies and consultations for clients
- Manage client engagements from start to finish
- Serve as a primary contact for an existing client base
- Review work and help mentor/develop junior staff
- Work with complex entrepreneurial and private equity‑related entities
Qualifications
- CPA required or in process (EA considered depending on background)
- 3+ years of tax experience within a public CPA firm
- Experience with business, trust, and individual tax returns
- Strong review experience and client communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
- Experience with QuickBooks required; UltraTax a plus