Lead Manager - Tax Practice & Ethics
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants • Durham, North Carolina • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jun 17, 2026
About the Role:
You will be a tax subject matter expert for Individual income taxation for the Association. You will also develop or review technical tax content, manage a Tax Division committee, and task force or other working groups. You will provide support on important leadership projects. You will represent the Tax Section on Association-wide projects. You will support the Tax Section membership. You will also assist with tax-related webcasts and conferences. You'll report to the Director - Tax Practice & Ethics as an indivisual contributor. You will use a hybrid work schedule.
You Will:
- Be the staff liaison for Tax Division committees, develop and oversee strategic task forces based on latest needs in the accounting profession
- Manage projects, resources, and volunteer engagement for the Tax Practice & Ethics team. Improve growth of the Tax Section and awareness of member benefits and offerings.
- Oversee updates to the Annual Tax Compliance Kit, the Tax Practice Quarterly Webcast Series, and the Tax Rewind Webcast Series.
- Provide technical guidance, contribute to tax-related communications and publications, develop practical resources for members, and respond to tax-related member inquiries.
- Support other areas of taxation and new issues such as trust, estate and gift taxation, including helping with proposed and newly enacted legislation and related guidance within assigned subject areas.
- Respond to identified media requests. Build a social media presence. Stay up to date with developments in the profession.
- Foster communication and cooperation between the Tax Practice & Ethics team and other internal departments, including External Relations.
You Have:
- 6+ years of related experience in a tax role including experience with tax software (e.g., preparation, research, planning, or ERP)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience
How We Support You:
We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.
We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, paid time-off, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We provide resources that support your mental health, and evolve our offerings to meet your needs. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognize that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.
We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.
About Us:
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US Salary Range\: $105,000-$125,000 annually. Please note, this is a standard range and exact compensation may vary based on experience and location. If you'd like to understand more on the salary range, please contact the recruiter listed on this posting.
If you're interested in this role, please apply before July 1st, 2026.
While this role can work remotely in the US, please note that we are unable to employ individuals in the state of California.