Description Senior Tax Manager- CPA Firm New Haven, CT- HYBRID

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Contact:

Brittany Rizzo / Brittany.

Rizzo@roberthalf.c0m

Reference ID:

BR0013503003

Our client, a well-established and growing CPA firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join their team due to an upcoming retirement. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned tax professional who enjoys working closely with clients, handling complex tax matters, and serving as a trusted resource for both clients and colleagues. The ideal candidate will bring 8-10+ years of public accounting and tax preparation experience, an active CPA license, and the confidence and technical expertise to be the firm's "go-to" person for tax questions and guidance. Key Responsibilities

+ Manage and oversee the preparation and review of complex federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, businesses, partnerships, and corporations.

+ Serve as a primary technical resource and go-to tax expert for staff and managers, providing guidance on complex tax questions and issues.

+ Research and interpret tax laws, regulations, and changes to ensure accurate and compliant tax filings.

+ Review tax returns for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to firm and professional standards.

+ Provide tax planning and consulting services to clients, identifying opportunities to minimize tax liabilities and maximize overall tax efficiency.

+ Develop and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients and serve as a key point of contact for tax-related matters.

+ Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced team members.

+ Assist with complex tax research, special projects, and client inquiries throughout the year.

+ Stay current on changes to federal and state tax regulations and communicate relevant updates to the team and clients.

+ Participate in firm initiatives and contribute to the continued growth and development of the tax practice. Requirements Qualifications

+ CPA license required. + 8-10+ years of progressive tax preparation experience, preferably within a public accounting/CPA firm environment.

+ Strong knowledge of federal and state taxation.

+ Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing complex tax returns.

+ Excellent tax research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

+ Strong communication and client relationship management abilities.

+ Ability to confidently answer technical tax questions and serve as a trusted resource for the firm.

+ Experience mentoring, training, or providing guidance to other tax professionals.

+ Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

+ Proficiency with tax preparation software and Microsoft Office. What Makes This Opportunity Exciting This role is ideal for a tax professional who has reached the point in their career where others turn to them for answers. You'll have the opportunity to leverage your technical expertise, build meaningful client relationships, mentor the next generation of tax professionals, and play an important role within a collaborative CPA firm, with a clear growth path. This firm offers strong benefits, a hybrid schedule with a lot of flexibility, and a great team/ culture with virtually no turnover. If you're a CPA with deep tax experience and enjoy being the person everyone calls when they have a tough tax question, we'd love to speak with you. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .