Tax Manager

About the Company
CPA Tax Manager
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Salary: $135,000 – $150,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
License: Active CPA required
Work Arrangement: Remote, with occasional office visits
About the Firm
We are an established, full-service public accounting firm seeking an experienced CPA Tax Manager to join our growing team.
The firm provides comprehensive tax and accounting services to privately held businesses, business owners and individual clients, alongside outsourced accounting, financial reporting and business advisory services.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced public accounting professional looking for a long-term position with a firm that offers strong compensation, flexibility, excellent benefits and the opportunity to develop meaningful client relationships.
About the Role
Remote Working Arrangement
This position is primarily remote, offering significant flexibility for the successful candidate.
However, the firm would ideally like the successful candidate to live within approximately two hours of the St. Louis office, as there may be a requirement to attend the office on an occasional basis for meetings, team events, training or other business needs.
Office attendance is expected to be infrequent and may only be required a few times per year.
Responsibilities
Manage and review a diverse portfolio of individual and business tax engagements.
Review complex federal, state and local income tax returns, including individual, partnership, S corporation and C corporation returns.
Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to business owners and high-net-worth individual clients.
Manage client relationships and act as a trusted point of contact for tax and accounting matters.
Research and resolve complex tax issues and communicate recommendations clearly to clients.
Manage multiple client engagements, deadlines and deliverables throughout the year.
Review work prepared by staff and senior accountants, providing technical guidance and constructive feedback.
Mentor, train and develop junior members of the tax team.
Assist with tax projections, year-end planning and strategic tax-saving opportunities.
Identify additional advisory and accounting opportunities within existing client relationships.
Participate in new client onboarding and business development activities.
Help maintain high standards of technical accuracy, client service and engagement profitability.
Remain current with changes in federal and state tax legislation.
Work closely with firm leadership on client management, workflow and continued growth of the tax practice.
Qualifications
Active CPA license required.
Required Skills
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate should have:
Strong recent experience within a US public accounting firm.
Tax management, supervisory or substantial review experience.
Strong knowledge of individual and business taxation.
Experience reviewing complex tax returns and providing tax planning advice.
Strong understanding of Forms 1040, 1065, 1120 and 1120S.
Ability to independently manage client relationships and multiple engagements.
Experience supervising and developing tax staff.
Strong technical tax research and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines during tax season.
Commercial mindset and an interest in developing long-term client relationships.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while contributing as part of a collaborative team.
Ideally located within approximately two hours of St. Louis and comfortable attending the office occasionally when required.
Preferred Skills
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position would particularly suit a CPA who wants to move away from a highly corporate environment and join a firm where they can have greater influence over client relationships and the development of the tax practice.
You will have the opportunity to manage clients directly, mentor staff, participate in business development and build a long-term career within a firm that combines competitive compensation with remote flexibility, strong benefits and excellent seasonal work-life balance.
For candidates based within approximately two hours of St. Louis, this role offers the benefits of remote working while still allowing occasional face-to-face interaction with the wider team when required.
Pay range and compensation package
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $135,000 – $150,000, dependent upon experience.
The firm offers an extensive benefits package including:
401(k) employer match of up to 4%.
15 days paid time off annually, with some restrictions potentially applying during peak tax season.
Summer Fridays: office closed on Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Remote working with flexible scheduling opportunities.
Employer-paid 100% of the employee premium for eligible high-deductible health insurance, following the applicable eligibility period.
Dental and vision insurance available through pre-tax employee contributions.
$50,000 employer-provided group term life insurance.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Employer 50% HSA contribution match up to $25 per pay period.
Dependent-care pre-tax contribution options.
Employer-paid CPA license renewal.
Employer-paid professional memberships for eligible employees, including AICPA membership for Manager-level professionals and above.
Employer-paid continuing professional education required to maintain CPA licensure.
Tax Season & Work-Life Balance
During tax season, approximately 60 hours per week are budgeted.
The firm balances the heavier seasonal workload with a reduced summer schedule, including office closure on Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
As the position is primarily remote, employees benefit from greater flexibility throughout the year while remaining connected to the wider team.
Bonus & Incentive Opportunities
In addition to base salary, the position provides the opportunity to earn additional compensation through the firm's incentive program, including:
Discretionary bonuses linked to firm revenue and profitability.
New Client Award: 15% of the first 12 months of recurring fees collected from qualifying new clients personally introduced to the firm.
Participation

Work arrangement
Yes