What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tax Manager position at Creative Financial Staffing (CFS)?
Tampa, FL
Compensation: $130,000 – $165,000
We are seeking a strategic and client-focused Senior Tax Manager to join our client’s well-established tax practice. This leadership role is ideal for an experienced tax professional who excels in managing complex engagements, mentoring teams, and building trusted client relationships. The Senior Tax Manager will play a key role in both technical execution and the overall direction of the firm’s tax services.
Why Take This Senior Tax Manager Role
Compensation: $130,000 – $165,000
We are seeking a strategic and client-focused Senior Tax Manager to join our client’s well-established tax practice. This leadership role is ideal for an experienced tax professional who excels in managing complex engagements, mentoring teams, and building trusted client relationships. The Senior Tax Manager will play a key role in both technical execution and the overall direction of the firm’s tax services.
Why Take This Senior Tax Manager Role
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus potential.
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Flexible hybrid/remote work environment.
- Leadership role with opportunity for equity path or partner-track consideration.
- Direct client interaction with a sophisticated and diverse client base.
- Strong internal culture focused on collaboration, respect, and professional growth.
- Opportunities to shape strategic firm initiatives and process improvements.
- Commitment to continuing education, CPE support, and thought leadership.
- Meaningful community involvement and a firm that gives back.
- Oversee and review complex tax engagements including high-net-worth individuals, closely held businesses, partnerships, S-corps, C-corps, and trusts.
- Lead client relationships and serve as a key advisor on strategic tax planning, compliance, and consulting matters.
- Identify and implement tax-saving opportunities and ensure adherence to current tax laws and best practices.
- Supervise and mentor tax managers, seniors, and staff across engagements.
- Conduct in-depth technical research and review supporting memoranda.
- Assist partners in business development, proposal efforts, and client onboarding.
- Monitor industry and legislative changes and communicate implications to clients and internal teams.
- Contribute to internal initiatives around innovation, quality control, and process efficiency.
- CPA required. JD/LLM or MST preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
- 8 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting.
- Demonstrated success managing client engagements and staff.
- Expertise in federal, state, and local tax compliance and planning.
- Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in tax software (e.g., CCH Axcess, GoSystem) and Microsoft Office.
- High level of initiative, integrity, and professionalism.
Salary : $135,000 - $165,000
