Tax Manager

Meadows Urquhart Acree & Cook, LLP

Tax Manager leading client audit, tax, and advisory engagements at Meadows Urquhart. Overseeing project outcomes and managing team efficiencies while fostering professional development.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead client audit, tax, and/or advisory engagements. Act as a team leader providing responsibility and oversight for project outcomes; set up and engage with teams and provide hands on direction
Plan and execute audit, review, or tax engagements, including managing deadlines and budgets
Supervise staff while ensuring technical compliance and timely service of delivery. Act as an influential component of the team, making time to train and coach members, communicate feedback to senior and staff accountants
Provide clear communication in setting expectations, identifying risk and managing project budgets
Manage client relationships, acting as the primary contact, managing expectations, and providing advice on accounting and business issues. Become client's preferred advisor contact
Participate in special projects as necessary
Support senior mgmt. in pitching for new business and expanding existing client relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of relevant tax experience
2 years of reviewing tax returns
CPA, EA or CPA eligible
Industry experience in one of the firm's specializations a plus (Real Estate, Construction, Financial Services, High Net Worth Individuals, or Entrepreneurial Services)
Excellent verbal and written communication
Good project management skills (ability to meet deadlines with agreed upon budget)
Professional attitude and ability to represent the firm brand
Team player that thrives in a collaborative environment
Ability to exercise professional humility
Give and receive constructive feedback
A good sense of humor

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits
Competitive salary
Bonus and growth potential.
Flexible work schedule; we are spouses, parents, friends and family members. Everyone deserves the ability to be present for life's important moments.
Our partners are dedicated to helping team members progress in their careers and are transparent about the firm's goals. When provided the right tools and support we believe every team member has the potential to be a partner.
Extensive background checks will be performed on all candidates selected for follow-up.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Operates in a professional office environment with moderate noise levels, e.g. computers, printer, light traffic. Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers). Long periods of sitting/standing at desk for computer work. Exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Audit EngagementsTax EngagementsTechnical ComplianceBudget ManagementRisk Identification

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationCollaborative Team PlayerProfessional AttitudeConstructive Feedback

Certifications

CPAEA