Tax Manager

West Palm Beach or Fort Lauderdale, FL (Hybrid/Onsite)

Position Overview

Aligned Solutions is seeking an experienced Tax Manager on behalf of a well-established and growing public accounting firm. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished tax professional who enjoys working with high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses while serving as a trusted advisor to clients.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical tax expertise, exceptional client relationship skills, and experience leading tax engagements and mentoring staff within a collaborative public accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage tax engagements for high-net-worth individuals and pass-through entities.
• Review complex federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations.
• Conduct technical tax research and provide practical recommendations to clients and firm leadership.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and strategies to help clients minimize tax exposure.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with partners and senior leadership on complex tax matters and consulting engagements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop tax professionals while reviewing work for quality and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations, professional standards, and firm policies.
• Assist with workflow management, client communications, and engagement planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license required.
• Master's in Taxation or LLM preferred.
• 5–10+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Experience with regional or national public accounting firms is highly preferred.
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing tax returns for:
  • High-net-worth individuals
  • Partnerships
  • S Corporations
  • C Corporations
• Strong knowledge of federal tax law, tax planning strategies, and tax research.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and financial reporting standards.
• Experience utilizing tax software and research tools such as CCH, ProSystem fx, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop staff.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional, client-focused approach with a collaborative mindset.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while partnering effectively with firm leadership.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a respected and growing public accounting firm that offers exposure to sophisticated tax work, meaningful client relationships, career advancement opportunities, and a collaborative team environment. The firm values technical excellence, professional development, and long-term employee success.