Tax Manager - Public

We are looking for an experienced Tax Senior/Manager to lead client tax engagements in Columbia, South Carolina. This position plays a central role in overseeing return preparation and review, guiding staff development, and delivering responsive service to a diverse client base. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to keep multiple projects moving efficiently in a public accounting environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead tax engagements from initial planning through final delivery, ensuring quality, timeliness, and compliance throughout the process.

• Examine and approve a broad range of federal, state, and local tax filings for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and nonprofit entities.

• Investigate complex tax matters and provide practical recommendations related to reporting obligations, risk areas, and planning opportunities.

• Stay current on changes in tax legislation and translate those developments into clear guidance for clients and internal team members.

• Coach, support, and assess tax professionals to strengthen technical capability, performance, and career growth.

• Evaluate workpapers and related documentation to confirm accuracy, completeness, and alignment with firm expectations.

• Organize staffing priorities and manage competing deadlines effectively, particularly during high-volume filing periods.

• Assist clients with notices, examinations, appeals, and other communications involving tax authorities.

• Contribute to client retention and growth by identifying additional service needs and helping cultivate new business opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years of tax experience within a public accounting setting.
• Demonstrated background reviewing tax returns and overseeing the work of staff or senior-level team members.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state tax rules and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with tax applications such as CCH ProSystem Fx, CCH Sales Tax, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with annual income tax provision work, corporate tax returns, and entity formation matters.
• Effective analytical, communication, and client management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

$80,000.00-$120,000.00 Yearly

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