Senior Tax Manager CPA
Res Consultant Group • Newark, New Jersey • Full Time
Posted on Sun, May 17, 2026
Company Description
An established CPA firm, offering expertise and personalized service to business owners, executives, and independent professionals needs an In-office or HYBRID Tax Senior Manager to join the team in their Newark, NJ office.
Job Type:
*Must have 10 years of RECENT CPA firm experience
Location: HYBRID or in-office, Newark, NJ
Expectation: 2 to 3 days a week in office
Compensation: Up to $175,000, DOE
Job Description
- Review and sign off on tax returns.
- Planning, supervising, and completing engagements
- Plan the timing and assigning of staff to engagements.
- Review engagement documentation, resolve any technical problems, and keep the partner informed of all important 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.
- Recognize opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients.
- Senior Managers/Managers usually will be head of departments as assigned by the partners and will be responsible for their departments.
- 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
- Active CPA license in good standing (REQUIRED)
- 10 years 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
Benefits:
- 401k with profit sharing 3% Safe harbor match
- Health insurance e-nationwide
- Major holidays - 2 weeks vacation, 5 personal days.
- Comp time during tax season
If you feel you have the necessary qualifications, please forward a current copy of your resume and state your salary requirements.