Tax Senior Manager

Anders
St. Louis +1 more
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with strong client service and people management skills working in public accounting and tax consulting. The hybrid and remote work options suggest flexibility, but the role emphasizes leadership and relationship-building.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 9+ years of public accounting experience and leadership potential in tax consulting
    — “9+ years of tax experience preferred Experience within public accounting preferred”
  • Individuals who can manage complex tax returns and demonstrate consultative, relationship-driven approaches
    — “Demonstrates the ability to review complex returns ... ability to interact with all levels of management”
  • Professionals with experience in coaching and managing tax staff and a proactive mindset for client development
    — “Focus on managing, developing and coaching professional tax staff Help develop, build and manage client relationships”

Things to consider

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship, limiting eligibility to certain candidates
    — “must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without requiring sponsorship”
  • The role requires billing responsibility, which may involve additional financial management expectations
    — “Take on client billing responsibility, as appropriate”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience managing complex tax returns and leading team development in your resume and interviews
    — “Demonstrates the ability to review complex returns ... Focus on managing, developing and coaching professional tax staff”
  • Emphasize your consultative approach and cross-selling experience to align with the firm’s client development goals
    — “cross-selling the firm’s other services coaching team members and business development”
  • Demonstrate your ability to engage with clients at all levels and build long-term relationships
    — “Strong client service skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • deliver exceptional client service
  • manage projects efficiently
  • develop staff
Typical background
CPAtax experiencepublic accounting experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Tax ComplianceTax ConsultingProject ManagementClient Relationship ManagementTeam ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-solving Skills

Preferred

Personnel ManagementBusiness Development

Stack & domain

Microsoft OfficeCCH AccessQuickbooksLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingCPAAccountingTax

About the role

Original posting from Anders via Greenhouse

The Tax Department of one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in the country is seeking a Tax Senior Manager who is motivated to learn, excited to collaborate and passionate about delivering outstanding results. This individual will have a direct impact on our firm’s mission of serving as a catalyst for those striving to achieve their highest potential. 

In this role, you will be primarily responsible for delivering exceptional client service with a demonstrated technical knowledge of accounting standards. This role requires a consultative approach and strong relationship building skills in all aspects – including client relations, cross-selling the firm’s other services, coaching team members and business development. You will also be responsible for developing staff through talent management, so people management experience is a plus!  

What You’ll Do:

Provide tax compliance and consulting services to individuals, partnerships, trusts and corporations in a variety of industries and states

Demonstrates the ability to review complex returns of individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts

Manage projects through the office with excellent engagement management metrics

Demonstrate the ability to efficiently research tax topics of advance complexity

Help develop, build and manage client relationships

Take on client billing responsibility, as appropriate

Focus on managing, developing and coaching professional tax staff

Assist in managing administrative activities for the department and firm

What We’re Looking For:  

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong client service skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management

Detail-oriented 

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Strong planning and organization skills; ability to make decisions

Resourceful in recognizing technical problems and developing solutions

Awareness of current developments affecting area of expertise

Software proficiencies include: Microsoft Office, CCH Access, QuickBooks

Your Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required

Licensed & Active CPA 

9+ years of tax experience preferred

Experience within public accounting preferred 

Personnel management experience required

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Anders reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and firm business practices.

Salary Range$125,000—$150,000 USDWhy You’ll Love Working Here:

At Anders, taking care of our employees is a top priority. Our welcoming and collaborative culture will make you feel like a part of the team from day one. From professional development opportunities to benefits that directly impact mental, physical and financial wellness, Anders offers unique incentives that enrich your life and facilitate growth, including our Work Flex program which gives you the opportunity to work at our Chesterfield office, our Downtown St. Louis office, remotely, adopt a hybrid approach or even switch between these options as you prefer. Learn more about our full benefit offerings, Work Flex program, and our Inclusion Network at our careers page: anderscpa.com/careers/working-at-anders/

All applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without requiring sponsorship.  

For 60 years, Anders has delivered full-service accounting, tax, audit and advisory services to growth-oriented companies, organizations and individuals. Every day, our partners and staff serve as a catalyst for those striving to achieve their highest potential and carry this mentality on to our clients and community. Ranked #75 on Accounting Today’s List of Top Accounting Firms and continually named a Top Workplace, Anders is a member firm of LEA Global, one of the largest international associations of independent accounting firms. For more information on Anders, visit anderscpa.com and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram: @AndersCPA  

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Source: Anders careers (Greenhouse)

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