Senior Tax CPA / Tax Manager
Job Description:
Seeking an experienced Senior Tax CPA / Tax Manager to join a respected and established CPA firm in Houston, Texas. Excellent long-term opportunity for a seasoned public accounting professional looking for future leadership and signing authority responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review complex federal tax returns (1040, 1120S, 1120, 1065, 709)
- Conduct advanced tax research
- Provide tax planning recommendations
- Advise clients on financial and tax matters
- Mentor team members
- Eventually assume signing responsibilities for tax returns
- Manage client relationships in a hybrid environment (3 days office, 2 days remote)
- Ensure highest standards of technical accuracy and professional service
Requirements:
- Active CPA license REQUIRED
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 10+ years recent public accounting tax experience
- Strong expertise preparing and reviewing complex individual and business tax returns
- Advanced tax research and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong knowledge of federal and state tax compliance and planning
- Experience with multiple tax and accounting software platforms
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple client relationships and deadlines
- Leadership mentality with strong ethics and professionalism
- Experience mentoring junior accounting staff (preferred)
Why Join:
- Clear long-term pathway into firm leadership
- Highly respected CPA firm with collaborative culture
- Strong client relationships and commitment to excellence
- Diverse client portfolio across multiple industries
- Hybrid flexibility (3 office, 2 remote per week)
- Strong compensation and benefits
- Leadership growth potential
- Continuing professional education support
- Opportunity to eventually sign tax returns on behalf of firm
- Long-term stability and career progression