Title: Tax Manager

Location: Houston, Texas (Hybrid - 2 days/ week)

Firm Type: Privately owned, mid‑size CPA firm

About Us

We are a respected, Houston‑based CPA firm with a growing client base including closely held businesses, partnerships, high‑net‑worth individuals, nonprofits, and corporations. Our culture emphasizes technical excellence, integrity, work/life balance, and professional growth. As we continue to expand our services and deepen client relationships, we are seeking a Tax Manager who will play a key leadership role in our tax department.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Tax Manager, you will:

• Oversee and manage a portfolio of tax engagements—federal, state, and local—including individual, corporate, partnership..
• Perform tax planning and advisory work: estimate tax liabilities, identify optimization opportunities, prepare projections, and advise clients on tax‑efficient strategies.
• Lead the review process: ensure all tax returns and related deliverables meet high quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and train staff (senior associates, associates, tax preparers), delegating work appropriately and fostering professional growth.
• Help manage client relationships: be a point of contact for clients, respond to inquiries, maintain ongoing communication, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Manage deadlines and workflows: plan engagements, allocate resources, monitor status, ensure timely filings, and escalate issues.
• Conduct tax research on complex or emerging issues, interpret new regulations, and develop memos or guidance for internal and client use.
• Assist firm leadership in business development and growth of the tax practice: e.g., preparing proposals, helping identify new service opportunities, possibly participating in networking.
• Contribute to improving departmental processes, including use of technology, software tools, and efficient workflow practices.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• CPA license in good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field (Master’s in Tax/Accounting is a plus).
• Minimum 4 years of experience in public accounting tax work, with progressive responsibility; at least 2 years in a supervisory or review role.
• Strong technical knowledge: federal, state, and local tax laws; experience with a variety of entity types (corporations, partnerships, etc.).
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to explain complex tax issues clearly to clients and staff.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor/inspire a team.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and integrity.

Preferred/Plus

• Experience with Real Estate/Oil & Gas a major plus
• Strong client advisory / planning experience.
• Familiarity with technology tools for tax research, compliance, and workflow management.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience ($140K-$165K).
• Bonus potential based on performance.
• Full benefits: health, dental, vision, retirement / 401(k).
• Paid time off plus holidays - up to 7 weeks
• Professional development support (CPE, conferences, etc.).
• Supportive, collegial work environment with opportunity to take ownership and grow.
• A firm that values work/life balance, with flexibility during non‑peak periods.

If interested you can apply to this position or email your resume to sean.westhorpe@levelociti.com

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