Tax Manager Recruitment
No Fee Until You Hire
WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE
- Hiring an experienced Tax Manager requires more than strong tax knowledge. Organizations need professionals who can manage complex tax engagements or internal tax functions, interpret changing requirements, review technical work, and provide practical guidance to clients or business leadership.
- Tax responsibilities can span federal, state and local, international, corporate, partnership, individual, or specialty tax matters. Therefore, employers often seek candidates with a combination of technical expertise, industry knowledge, and experience handling complex tax situations.
- Furthermore, Tax Managers must balance technical responsibilities with deadlines, client or stakeholder communication, team supervision, and business priorities. Professionals who can manage tax risk while leading teams and delivering reliable advisory support can be difficult to attract.
Brightway helps you find the right talent faster.
Brightway connects businesses and professional services organizations with qualified Tax Managers experienced in tax compliance, tax planning, financial analysis, tax research, reporting, advisory services, and team leadership. As a result, employers can strengthen their tax functions with professionals capable of managing complex requirements while supporting accurate compliance and strategic tax decisions.
ABOUT THE TAX MANAGER ROLE
Role Highlights
5-12+ Years
Tax Compliance & Advisory
Tax Planning, Reporting & Compliance
Public Accounting / Corporate / Professional Services
Accounting & Finance
Permanent
Tax Research & Compliance
Tax Team & Engagement Coordination
Tax Planning & Risk Management
Tax Director / Partner / Senior Management
Tax Efficiency & Risk Management
Compliance Accuracy & Tax Planning
What does a Tax Manager Do?
Manage Tax Compliance
A Tax Manager oversees tax compliance activities and helps ensure returns, schedules, calculations, and supporting documentation are completed accurately and within applicable deadlines.
Review Tax Returns & Tax Work
Reviews tax returns, workpapers, calculations, and supporting information to identify potential errors, technical issues, or areas requiring additional analysis before final submission.
Conduct Tax Research & Planning
Analyzes tax regulations and business circumstances to identify planning opportunities and evaluate the tax implications of transactions, organizational changes, and other business decisions.
Advise Clients & Stakeholders
Provides tax guidance to clients, executives, finance teams, or other stakeholders. Therefore, Tax Managers must be able to communicate complex tax matters clearly and translate technical requirements into practical recommendations.
Lead & Develop Tax Teams
Supervises tax professionals, assigns work, reviews performance, manages deadlines, and provides technical guidance. Furthermore, Tax Managers help develop team members and maintain consistent quality across tax engagements and deliverables.
Strengthen Your Tax Team With Experienced Talent
Connect with qualified Tax Manager talent who can manage tax compliance, evaluate complex tax matters, support tax planning, advise stakeholders, and lead high-performing tax teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage tax compliance engagements, returns, schedules, and supporting documentation across relevant tax jurisdictions and entities.
- Review tax calculations, returns, research, and workpapers to ensure accuracy and appropriate technical treatment.
- Research complex tax matters and develop practical tax planning, compliance, and risk-management recommendations.
- Communicate tax issues, findings, planning opportunities, and recommendations to clients, executives, and other stakeholders.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop tax professionals while managing engagement timelines, priorities, and deliverables.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Experience
5-12+ years of experience in tax, public accounting, corporate taxation, tax consulting, or a related field, with demonstrated experience managing tax compliance or advisory engagements.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Certifications
CPA certification is often preferred or required depending on the position. Other relevant tax credentials or specialized certifications may be advantageous based on the organization's tax focus.
CORE SKILLS
MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS
typical Salary Range
$100,000-$175,000+
$100,000–$175,000+
Experience Level
Mid-Level / Senior
Role Demand
High
Hiring Market
Nationwide
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About Tax
Brightway recruits accounting and finance professionals across tax, audit and assurance, financial reporting, accounting, risk, compliance, and related disciplines. Our recruitment approach focuses on connecting employers with qualified professionals who match their technical requirements, organizational structure, growth needs, and long-term goals.
