Founders & Tech Executive – Tax Manager

Withum

Founders and Tech Executive Tax Manager leading complex tax engagements for Withum, a U.S. public accounting firm.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax return review, tax planning, and client relationship management, with a strong foundation in analytical and technical tax skills. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams while managing multiple engagements in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CPA LicenseBachelor’s Degree in AccountingTax Return ReviewClient Relationship ManagementLeadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Tax PlanningTax ResearchAnalytical SkillsTechnical Tax SkillsProject Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsClient ServiceOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA LicenseJDMaster of Science in Taxation

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingTax ControversiesEngagement ManagementProfessional DevelopmentMentoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review individual, trust, partnership, and corporate tax returns prepared by tax staff and/or seniors for accuracy
Research and draft memoranda involving complex tax matters
Identify and implement tax planning opportunities
Handle and resolve tax controversies
Oversee complete tax research projects for a variety of clients and diverse industries
Manage multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines
Conduct constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and provide counsel accordingly
Serve in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader
Supervise and mentor staff
Build and maintain client relationships
Take a lead role on all aspects of tax engagements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
CPA license, JD, or Master of Science in Taxation is required
At least 5 years of prior experience working in the tax department of a public accounting firm
Experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff
Excellent analytical and technical tax skills
Exceptional client service and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package
Bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance
Equal employment opportunity
Reasonable accommodations during the recruiting and hiring process