Standalone Tax Manager

Title: Standalone Tax Manager Location: Columbus OH Direct Hire / Full Time

Our client, a growing public accounting firm, is seeking a Standalone Tax Manager to lead and expand its tax practice. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced tax professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and is excited to play a key role in building a growing business. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, developing trusted client relationships, and contributing to the strategic direction of a practice—not just preparing returns.

What You'll Do

• Manage a diverse portfolio of individual, corporate, partnership, and fiduciary tax engagements from planning through completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, delivering exceptional service and proactive tax guidance.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and introduce additional services.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to grow and shape the tax practice.
• Research and resolve complex tax issues while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Review tax returns and provide technical guidance and mentorship as the practice grows.
• Stay current on changing tax laws and communicate their impact to clients.
• Help establish and improve tax processes, workflows, and best practices.

What We're Looking For

• CPA license preferred.
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of individual, business, and partnership taxation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine interest in helping grow a business.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of client service.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable working independently.

Why This Opportunity? This is more than a traditional Tax Manager role. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping build and shape a growing practice while working closely with leadership. If you're looking for a position where your ideas are valued, your relationships matter, and your contributions directly influence the firm's success, we'd love to hear from you.