Sr. Tax Manager

Sr. Tax Manager at AUX Partners Sr. Tax Manager at AUX Partners in Overland Park, Kansas Posted in about 6 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

About the Role The Senior Tax Manager will lead our tax department, overseeing a small but dedicated team while personally handling complex tax return preparation and client advisory work. This hands-on leadership position requires both strong technical tax expertise and exceptional client relationship skills. You will serve as a trusted advisor to business owners, proactively guiding them on financial and tax-related decisions throughout the year.

Responsibilities Team Leadership & Management:

Directly manage, mentor, and develop a tax team, including reviewing work, providing technical guidance, and fostering professional growth.

Tax Return Preparation & Review:

Prepare and review complex annual tax returns for small businesses, LLCs, partnerships, S Corporations, C Corporations, and individuals.

Tax Planning & Advisory:

Deliver proactive, year-round tax planning strategies to minimize client tax liabilities and support business growth objectives.

Client Relationship Management:

Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients. Act as their primary point of contact for all tax and financial matters.

Proactive Client Engagement:

Regularly communicate with clients about upcoming tax deadlines, potential tax-saving opportunities, changes in tax law, and other financial decisions that impact their businesses.

Compliance & Research:

Ensure all work meets the highest standards of accuracy and compliance with current federal, state, and local tax regulations. Conduct tax research as needed.

Firm Growth Support:

Contribute to practice development, process improvement, and the overall growth of the firm.

Qualifications Experience:

8-10+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or a similar financial services environment.

Technical Expertise:

Strong proficiency in preparing and reviewing returns for small businesses, LLCs, partnerships, S Corps, and C Corps. Experience with multi-state taxation is a plus.

Education & Credentials:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA license strongly preferred (or willingness to obtain).

Leadership:

Demonstrated experience managing and developing a tax team.

Soft Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build trust and long-term client relationships. Proactive, consultative approach to client service.

Personal Attributes:

Detail-oriented, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, growing firm environment. Must be a team player who enjoys both hands-on work and strategic leadership. Required Skills Strong technical tax expertise and exceptional client relationship skills. Preferred Skills Experience with multi-state taxation is a plus. Pay range and compensation package Competitive base salary commensurate with experience Performance-based bonus Equity opportunity for the right candidate Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement) Flexible work environment with hybrid options Professional development support and CPE reimbursement Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your input truly matters Equal Opportunity Statement We encourage you to apply if you are a proactive leader who values strong client relationships and wants the potential to own a piece of the business you help build.