Senior Tax Manager – CPA

Res Consultant Group / Recruiting Edge Staffing

Senior Tax Manager leading tax planning, reviews, and engagements for an established CPA firm serving business owners and professionals in Newark. Supervising teams, developing clients, and managing department operations.

Posted 8/15/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in tax management and public accounting, with a strong focus on client relationship development, team leadership, and operational oversight. Proficient in planning, supervising, and completing tax engagements while ensuring compliance with firm policies and procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active CPA License10+ Years of Tax Management ExperienceLeadership in Tax TeamsClient Relationship DevelopmentEngagement Economics Understanding

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Hard Skills

Tax Engagement PlanningTax Return ReviewBudgetingBillingPerformance EvaluationCross-Selling ServicesAnalytical SkillsAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Exceptional Client ServiceStrong Leadership SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA License

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingTax ManagementBusiness DevelopmentEngagement DocumentationDepartmental Operations

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 technical problems, and keep the partner informed of engagement developments
Prepare client billings as requested by partners
Evaluate the performance of staff and senior accountants
Develop new client contacts and relationships beneficial to the firm
Market the firm through volunteering, public speaking, and similar activities
Assist with administrative functions assigned by partners
Identify opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients
Lead assigned departments and take responsibility for departmental operations
Ensure the firm’s policies and procedures are followed
Understand engagement economics, including budget overruns and profitability

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience working in public accounting / a CPA firm
Active CPA license required
10+ years of tax management experience
Experience leading tax teams and supervising or managing staff, including performance reviews
Ability to review 100% of tax returns prepared by other staff and provide final sign-off
Ability to plan, supervise, budget, bill, and complete tax engagements
Ability to market the firm through business development and cross-selling of firm services
Exceptional client service and ability to develop excellent client relationships
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Analytical skills with attention to detail
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