Tax Manager

Job Description

Our client, a respected and established public accounting firm, is seeking a Tax Manager to lead client engagements, review complex tax returns, provide strategic tax planning, and serve as a trusted advisor to privately held businesses and business owners. This opportunity offers a highly attractive work-life balance with a 53-hour busy season expectation, flexible scheduling, hybrid / remote options, and ESOP ownership potential.

Location: Greater Cincinnati Area - Candidates must reside within the Greater Cincinnati metropolitan area.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee tax workflow, deadlines, budgets, and communication for business and individual accounts.
• Review complex tax returns, including partnerships, S-corps, C-corps, and pass-through entities, ensuring multi-state and local tax compliance.
• Provide year-round strategic tax planning, entity structure consulting, and proactive business advisory support.
• Mentor, develop, and review the work of tax staff and seniors while collaborating directly with firm leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Active CPA or EA license.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• Solid technical knowledge of federal tax laws and return reviews.
• Experience reviewing business tax returns for partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, and pass-through entities.

Why Join Our Client?

• Ownership & Growth: Build equity through their ESOP and advance via the THRIVE development program.
• Work-Life Balance: 53-hour busy season expectations, hybrid / remote flexibility, and Summer Fridays with reduced hours.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, healthcare, generous PTO, parental leave, and retirement plans.