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Robert Half
Sr. Tax Manager - Public
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What they do
A Tax Manager manages tax reporting and advises on tax planning for a company. Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local tax codes and ensure that company tax filings are in compliance with the law. Manages tax accounting staff.
$173,706 / year median in Virginia
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Tax Manager - Public to lead complex tax engagements and provide guidance across a diverse portfolio of business and fiduciary clients in Richmond, Virginia. This position plays a key leadership role in supervising tax professionals, reviewing high-level filings, and helping clients navigate corporate, estate, and trust tax matters with accuracy and confidence. The ideal candidate brings strong public accounting expertise, sound technical judgment, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while supporting team development.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of five to six tax preparers, providing technical direction, workload oversight, and quality review.
- Review and manage the preparation of tax filings for S corporations, C corporations, estates, and trusts to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Oversee annual income tax provision activities and support clients with timely and well-documented reporting.
- Manage complex corporate tax return engagements from planning through final review and submission.
- Advise clients on entity structure considerations and support matters related to entity formation.
- Use CCH ProSystem Fx and related tax software to coordinate preparation, review, and filing processes efficiently.
- Support sales and use tax compliance activities, including review and oversight of filings prepared in CCH Sales Tax.
- Partner with internal staff and clients to resolve technical tax issues, address notices, and maintain adherence to deadlines. Requirements
- Active CPA designation is required.
- Significant public accounting experience with progressive responsibility in tax leadership roles.
- Strong background in preparing and reviewing returns for S corporations, C corporations, estates, and trusts.
- Hands-on experience with annual income tax provision and corporate tax return oversight.
- Proficiency with CCH ProSystem Fx and familiarity with CCH Sales Tax.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and develop entry-level tax professionals.
- Knowledge of entity formation concepts and related tax implications.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines.