CPA, Senior Tax Manager - On-Site or Hybrid
RES Consultant Group • Newark, New Jersey • Full Time
Posted on Thu, May 21, 2026
Company Description
An established CPA firm, offering a blend of expertise and personalized service to business owners, executives and independent professionals is in need of a Senior Tax Manager to join their team.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
- Assume responsibility for planning, supervising, and completing engagements.
- Review tax returns prepared by other staff.
- Plan the timing and assigning of staff to engagements.
- Review engagement documentation, resolve any technical problems, and keep the partner informed of all developments in the engagement.
- Prepare client billings, as requested by partners.
- Evaluate the performance of staff & senior accountants.
- Develop new client contacts and relationships beneficial to the firm
- Market the firm as much as possible, by volunteering, public speaking, etc.
- Assist in administrative functions, as assigned by the partners.
- Recognize opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients.
- Senior Mangers/Managers usually will be head of departments as assigned by the partners and will be responsible for their department.
- Ensure that the firm’s policies & procedures are followed.
- Understand the economics of an engagement, including going over budget and making a profit on engagements.
Qualifications
- 10+ years experience working in public accounting / CPA firm (REQUIRED)
- Active CPA license REQUIRED
- 5-10 year of tax management experience
- Lead Tax Team. Supervisory or management of staff to include performance reviews
- 100% review of tax returns prepared by other staff. Must be comfortable reviewing as the last sign off.
- Ability to plan, supervise, budget, bill and complete tax engagements
- Ability to market the firm through business development efforts and cross-selling of firm services
- Exceptional client service along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills with detail orientation
- BA in Accounting or MA in Taxation
Additional Information
If you believe you have what it takes to assume this new role, you must submit a resume and state your salary requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing