Tax Manager

TL;DR

Tax Manager: Oversee preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, and estates with an accent on client relationship management and strategic tax planning. Focus on researching complex tax issues, handling IRS audits and notices, supervising staff, and implementing process improvements.

Location: Offices based in Charlotte, NC; part of US East Coast-based team with typical working hours aligning with EST

Salary: $120,000-145,000 annually

Company

Founded in 2023, hirify.global delivers big four firepower to local American firms through PE-backed capital, strategic technology partnerships, national recruiting, and offshore support across 31 regional US offices.

What you will do

• Manage and review preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals (1040), partnerships (1065), S corps (1120-S), C corps (1120), trusts/estates (1041)
• Serve as primary client contact, building relationships and providing proactive tax planning to minimize liabilities
• Research complex tax issues, handle IRS/state notices, audits, and correspondence
• Supervise senior associates and staff, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback
• Manage multiple client engagements, ensuring timely delivery during peak seasons
• Assist with practice development, client onboarding, retention, and process improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or related (Master’s in Taxation preferred); CPA license required
• 5–8+ years public accounting tax experience, preferably in small/mid-sized firm
• Strong experience with various tax return types and industries
• In-depth knowledge of federal/state tax laws
• Proficiency in tax software (UltraTax, ProSystem fx) and Excel
• Proven ability to manage projects/deadlines

Culture & Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (options for fully paid employee-only coverage)
• Company-paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental benefits including short-term disability
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer contributions
• Professional growth via Becker, LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible schedule for work-life balance