Senior Manager, Tax and Accounting (Finance)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Tax and Accounting: Provides leadership and strategic oversight across Tax, Audit, and Accounting Services with an accent on compliance, client relationships, and team development. Focus on overseeing tax returns and audits, managing client engagements, mentoring staff, and driving process improvements for firm growth.

Location: Based in Louisville, KY, with collaboration across locations and remote team members. Standard office hours with flexibility; EST time zone.

Salary: $120K–$140K

Company

Independent full-service accounting and advisory firm specializing in tax, audit, accounting, and consulting for businesses and individuals. Fast-growing regional leader recognized for culture and growth.

What you will do

• Oversee tax return preparation/review, audit planning/execution, and compliance with laws/standards.
• Lead internal control evaluations, coordinate with external auditors, and manage timelines.
• Build client relationships, identify needs, and advise on financial strategy, risk, and planning.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff; conduct performance evaluations.
• Support business development, expand services, and drive process/technology improvements.
• Ensure quality, accuracy, compliance, and ethical standards across engagements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related; CPA required
• 8+ years progressive public accounting experience managing engagements and staff
• Strong expertise in tax, audit, accounting; leadership and analytical skills
• Excellent client communication, organization, and problem-solving
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice to have

• Additional certifications (CMA)
• Experience with QuickBooks, UltraTax, AdvanceFlow

Culture & Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (fully paid options for employee)
• Company-paid Life/Long-Term Disability; 401(k) with employer contributions
• Supplemental benefits, professional growth via Becker/LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible schedule for work-life balance; supportive, inclusive environment
• Award-winning culture focused on growth, trust, ethics, and people