Tax Manager - Public

Description Our client is looking for an experienced Tax Manager - Public to support small business clients through a blend of tax leadership, accounting oversight, and strategic guidance. This position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can manage multiple engagements while building trusted client relationships and delivering thoughtful recommendations that strengthen financial outcomes. The role also includes mentoring team members, reviewing work for quality, and helping advance firm-wide efficiency and service excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of small business accounts, serving as a primary advisor on accounting matters, tax needs, and overall financial considerations.
• Direct the preparation and review of financial statements along with recurring monthly accounting deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Oversee federal and state tax filings for corporations, partnerships, and individual clients, verifying compliance and technical quality.
• Deliver forward-looking tax planning and practical business guidance that helps clients make informed financial decisions.
• Lead, coach, and develop staff and senior accountants by providing feedback, technical direction, and day-to-day support.
• Monitor engagement timelines and workloads to ensure assignments are completed accurately and on schedule in a fast-paced environment.
• Evaluate client operations to uncover ways to improve tax positioning, streamline processes, and enhance financial performance.
• Partner with firm leadership on initiatives that strengthen client experience, refine workflows, and support business growth.

Requirements Qualifications + 3+ years of public accounting experience (preferably in a client-facing role) + CPA, EA, or actively pursuing certification required + Strong experience with business and individual tax return preparation and review + Solid understanding of small business accounting and financial reporting + Experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft OƯice; experience with Thomson + Reuters (UltraTax, Practice CS, etc.) preferred + Strong organizational skills and attention to detail + Excellent communication skills with the ability to build long-term client + relationships + Demonstrated leadership ability or desire to lead and mentor others 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) .