Tax Manager

Reynolds + Rowella

Tax Manager overseeing complex tax activities for diverse clients at an independent Professional Services Firm. Opportunity to grow into Director & Partnership roles while providing a healthy work/life balance.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRidgefield • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $145,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax management, including oversight of complex tax activities, client advisory on tax implications, and compliance with tax regulations. Proficient in managing multiple tax engagements while ensuring accuracy in tax filings and fostering trusted advisor relationships with clients.

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Tax ManagementClient AdvisoryCPA CertificationEA CertificationComplex Tax Return Review

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Hard Skills

Tax PlanningIncome Tax FilingsCorporate Tax ReturnsPartnership Tax ReturnsIndividual Tax ReturnsTax ComplianceTax ResearchError CorrectionProject Profitability MonitoringWorkflow Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsDetail OrientedMulti-taskingTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA CertificationEA Certification

Industry Keywords

Tax RegulationsTax BurdenClient EngagementTrusted AdvisorTax Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Due to Company expansion, we are seeking to add another Tax Manager to our Ridgefield Team!
The Tax Manager is responsible overseeing complex tax activities and clients.
The Tax Manager will be a leader and manage multiple tax engagements to deliver quality income tax services for our diverse client base.
This individual will be responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objectives, evaluating and selecting actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations, while acting as the primary client contact for complex tax issues.
Review complex corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns and planning
Conduct appropriate and applicable research regarding tax issues to ensure accuracy and implementation of specific tax law and provide guidance to clients and/or suggest alternatives
Assist staff with correcting complex errors on tax forms
Manage daily client workflow and multiple client projects at any given time
Form ‘Trusted Advisor’ relationship with clients, primary specialty-area focused
Hold meetings with clients to discuss strategy and recommendations
Oversee delegation of work to staff to ensure non-productive time is minimized and excessive overtime mitigated
Keeps partner informed of all important developments on engagement, analyzes problems, recommends solutions; works closely with Partners to satisfy needs with planning compliance.
Monitor project profitability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Master’s degree in accounting or taxation or related field
Minimum 8 year’s accounting and tax experience
CPA certified preferred
EA required, if one does not have CPA
Experience with a variety of income tax filings; e.g., S-Corp, partnership, trust, individual
Ability to meet time constraints and client deadlines
Ability to work heavy overtime from January to April 15 (may be in excess of 55 hours per week). Occasional overtime work required throughout the year.
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate in a team environment
Ability to multi-task and manage a complex workload to meet reporting deadlines
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthy Work/Life Balance – Hybrid Work Schedules
Rewarding Working Culture – team building and volunteer events, employee-led committees
Coaching/Mentorship Programs for our staff
Career Development with clear goals
Strong Competitive Compensation + bonuses
401(k) savings plan with company match
Strong Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary/Company Paid Life Insurance, short/long-term disability insurance, Medical FSA and Dependent Care
Generous PTO Program + Paid Holiday Schedule
Employee referral bonus program
Tuition / CPA exam & study materials reimbursement, including paid weekly study time
Gym Membership reimbursement
Summer Flex Time/Hours – off Fridays
Dress for your day policy