Senior Tax Manager, CPA

Edge Staffing

Senior Tax Manager overseeing tax engagements for a CPA firm. Leading a tax team and ensuring compliance for clients in Newark, NJ.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assume responsibility for planning, supervising, and completing engagements.
Review tax returns prepared by other staff.
Plan the timing and assigning of staff to engagements.
Review engagement documentation, resolve any technical problems, and keep the partner informed of all developments in the engagement.
Prepare client billings, as requested by partners.
Evaluate the performance of staff & senior accountants.
Develop new client contacts and relationships beneficial to the firm
Market the firm as much as possible, by volunteering, public speaking, etc.
Assist in administrative functions, as assigned by the partners.
Recognize opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients.
Senior Mangers/Managers usually will be head of departments as assigned by the partners and will be responsible for their department.
Ensure that the firm’s policies & procedures are followed.
Understand the economics of an engagement, including going over budget and making a profit on engagements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years experience working in public accounting / CPA firm (REQUIRED)
Active CPA license REQUIRED
10+ year of tax management experience
Lead Tax Team. Supervisory or management of staff to include performance reviews
100% review of tax returns prepared by other staff. Must be comfortable reviewing as the last sign off.
Ability to plan, supervise, budget, bill and complete tax engagements
Ability to market the firm through business development efforts and cross-selling of firm services
Exceptional client service along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Analytical skills with detail orientation
BA in Accounting or MA in Taxation

Benefits

Comp & perks

401 k w/ 3% Safe harbor match.
Profit Sharing
Health insurance Vacation
Personal Days
Major Holidays Off

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax managementreview of tax returnsbudgetingbillingclient servicebusiness developmentcross-sellingperformance reviewsengagement documentationadministrative functions

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsdetail orientationclient relationship developmentsupervisory skillscommunication skillsproblem-solvingplanningmarketing

Certifications

CPA license