Tax Manager - $100000 - $100000 Yearly Salary

Tax Manager - North Raleigh Wake ForestAbout the RoleOur growing CPA firm is seeking experienced tax professionals for our North Raleigh and Wake Forest offices to prepare, review, and manage relationships with a diverse portfolio of individual and business income tax clients while leading the development and execution of proactive tax strategies for our small business prospects and clients. This is a high-visibility role for someone who wants to combine technical depth with real client relationships and work with a collaborative team - not just process returns in isolation. Our ideal candidate is someone who can help clients easily navigate the complex world of taxes and enjoys helping people. Sound like a job you'll love? Apply today!

Prepare and review federal, state, and local income tax returns for individuals, S-corps, partnerships, and other small business entities Develop and implement tax planning strategies, including entity selection and optimization, tailored to each client's situation Serve as a primary point of contact for a group of clients, maintaining regular communication throughout the year, not just during tax season Research complex tax issues and stay current on new tax matters Review work prepared by junior staff, provide feedback, and mentor team members Collaborate with the firm's accounting, bookkeeping, and advisory teams to deliver a seamless client experience Respond to IRS and state notices, audits, and correspondence on clients' behalf Set up periodic meetings to collaborate with clients on what's happening and the status of strategy implementation Meet with prospects to evaluate needs, go over financial records and tax returns, and develop an implementation plan for the new client