Senior Tax Manager

Your Future Team

Churchwell‑Hedman, LLC is a well‑established tax and accounting firm based in Joplin, Missouri, with more than 30 years of experience serving individuals and businesses throughout the Four‑State area. We are known for our strong community presence, personalized client relationships, and expertise across tax preparation, tax planning, tax resolution, accounting, and advisory services. Our team values integrity, collaboration, and delivering thoughtful solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Churchwell‑Hedman is a part of Archer Lewis, a growing national accounting firm formed by the partnership of respected local practices across the country. Joining Archer Lewis allows us to maintain our local identity and client‑first culture while gaining access to expanded resources, advanced technology, and a broader network of professionals. For our team, this means increased opportunities for growth, collaboration, and career development, all while continuing to serve clients with the same personal, community‑focused approach.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Tax Manager, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients while leading complex tax engagements from planning through execution. This role is highly client-facing and involves reviewing sophisticated tax returns, providing strategic guidance, and mentoring a team of tax professionals. You will play a key role in developing client relationships, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and driving practice growth. This position offers a clear path to Principal, with increasing leadership responsibility and the opportunity to influence the direction and expansion of the practice.

• Lead and manage client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for tax strategy and planning
• Review complex individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns for accuracy and compliance
• Deliver proactive tax planning and advisory services to help clients minimize liabilities and achieve financial goals
• Supervise, mentor, and develop tax staff and managers, including direct report responsibilities
• Manage multiple engagements, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met
• Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships (advisory, planning, etc.)
• Support firm growth through business development and community involvement
• Collaborate with leadership on practice operations and long-term growth strategy

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA license required
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting
• Strong experience reviewing returns and leading engagements
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver advisory services
• Leadership experience with direct reports and team development
• Strong working knowledge of tax software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Coverage begins on the first of the month following your start date.)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Matching Program
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• 7 Company‑Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Base salary of $90,000-$115,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)

Archer Lewis Story

Archer Lewis is a national accounting and advisory firm established in 2024 from local practice mergers, leveraging over 70 years of legacy. With 40 offices and over 450 professionals, we serve 150,000+ businesses. Our approach blends small-firm relationships with national capabilities in bookkeeping, tax, advisory, and growth planning. We adapt to client preferences for in-person or online interactions, ensuring they connect with professionals who understand their specific needs

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:Archer Lewis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.

You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.