Tax Manager at Ledgent Finance & Accounting Tax Manager at Ledgent Finance & Accounting in Cromwell, Connecticut Posted in 1 day ago. $125,000.00 per year

Tax Manager Employment Type:

Direct Hire Compensation:

Competitive base salary, bonus, and partnership/equity opportunity Position Overview A growing CPA firm is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead and oversee individual tax engagements while serving as a strategic advisor to clients. This is a unique opportunity for a tax professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, embraces technology, and wants to play a significant role in the firm's continued growth and success. The firm has experienced substantial referral-driven growth and is investing heavily in automation, AI, and process improvements to increase efficiency and improve client service. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become a key member of the leadership team and potentially transition into a future partnership role. Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review individual tax returns and tax engagements
• Provide tax planning and advisory services to clients
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency
• Utilize AI, automation, and technology tools to streamline workflows
• Mentor and support staff as the team continues to grow
• Assist with business development and client retention efforts
• Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic initiatives and operational improvements Qualifications
• CPA preferred
• Public accounting tax experience required
• Strong expertise in individual tax preparation and review
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering exceptional service
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Comfortable leveraging technology, AI, and automation tools
• Small business, startup, or entrepreneurial experience is highly valued Ideal Candidate
• Innovative thinker who challenges traditional processes and seeks better solutions
• Embraces technology and continuous improvement
• Enjoys working in a growing, dynamic environment
• Takes ownership and operates with a business-minded approach
• Interested in helping build a firm rather than simply advancing through a traditional corporate hierarchy
• Motivated by long-term growth, leadership, and partnership opportunities Growth Opportunity This role offers a clear path toward becoming a trusted right-hand leader within the firm.

An equity opportunity is available after the first year, with the potential for increased ownership and partnership participation based on performance, client impact, and contribution to the firm's growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.