Tax Manager | CPA Firm McKinney, TX $125,000 to $150,000 CPA or EA required A clearer route forwards. Few firms can explain what that path actually involves. As an experienced Tax Manager, you may have already heard some version of this: "We see you as the future of this firm." It sounds encouraging, but the detail is often missing. There is no clear explanation of what needs to happen next. No meaningful conversation about how the opportunity could develop. No certainty that taking on more responsibility will lead to anything beyond becoming increasingly important in your current position. Over time, it can become difficult to tell whether you are genuinely progressing or simply carrying more of the firm. This opportunity offers the chance to have a more open conversation. An established independent CPA firm in McKinney, TX is looking for a Tax Manager who wants to build towards Partner and is ready to understand what that could look like from the beginning. This is not a role where you will be limited to reviewing returns and managing deadlines. You will remain close to clients, work directly with the firm's leadership team, and gain greater exposure to how the practice operates beyond your own portfolio. Your judgement will matter. You will have the opportunity to influence client service, develop the team, contribute to important decisions, and become involved in the wider conversations shaping the future of the firm. For someone asking what their experience is ultimately building towards, this could provide a much clearer answer. Why this opportunity is worth considering You will have the opportunity to build towards Partner within an established independent CPA firm. You will work directly with the firm's leadership team and gain visibility into the wider operation of the practice. You will take ownership of client relationships, planning conversations, and advisory work rather than being limited to technical review. You will help develop junior accountants while continuing to strengthen your own leadership and commercial skills. Your ideas, judgement, and contribution will be visible in a collaborative working environment. The position offers compensation of $125,000 to $150,000 . What you will be doing You will manage a varied portfolio of individual and business clients while taking responsibility for the quality, progress, and delivery of tax engagements.

Your work will include:

Reviewing tax engagements for individuals, partnerships, S Corporations, C Corporations, and other business entities Leading client relationships throughout the year rather than only communicating around filing deadlines Providing practical tax guidance alongside compliance work Supporting tax planning and advisory projects with the firm's leadership team Maintaining strong technical and service standards across your portfolio Managing workflow, deadlines, client communication, and engagement progress Coaching junior accountants and helping them develop their technical skills and confidence Contributing to conversations around client service, team development, and the continued growth of the practice What the firm is looking for You will need between five and eight years of public accounting tax experience, along with strong knowledge of both individual and business taxation. A CPA or EA is required. You should be comfortable managing client relationships independently and confident making sound decisions without needing unnecessary layers of approval. The role is likely to suit someone who enjoys developing people as much as delivering high quality client work. You should also have a genuine interest in building a long term future with the firm and progressing towards Partner. You do not need to match every point perfectly to begin a conversation. The firms I work with often place as much value on judgement, attitude, leadership potential, and long term fit as they do on a perfect résumé. Who this role could suit You may already be operating beyond the traditional Tax Manager level without receiving greater visibility or a clearer sense of progression. You may have been told that Partnership is possible, but have not been given enough detail to understand whether it is realistic. You may simply want to work somewhere that allows you to remain involved in the technical work while also developing as a leader, adviser, and future owner. This opportunity is for someone who wants their next move to lead somewhere. Not just to another busy season. Interested? Apply through LinkedIn or call me directly on 972 807 7244 for a confidential conversation. You do not need an updated résumé to make contact. I am usually available from 6:00am CST and again after 5:00pm CST . Alex Alcock Distinct Recruitment Recruiting Tax and Public Accounting professionals for independent and regional CPA firms across Dallas Fort Worth and Oklahoma City. INDTEX2

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Adoption assistance Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Employee stock ownership plan Family leave Flexible schedule Food provided Gym membership Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-site gym Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Profit sharing Referral program Retirement plan Stock options Tuition reimbursement Unlimited paid time off Vision insurance Wellness program Work from home

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in McKinney, TX 75070