Tax Manager CPA Detroit, MI

Tax Director Detroit, MI

$50,000 sign-on bonus if you commit to 1 year!

Salary :$245,000 starting and negotiable

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a strategic, forward-thinking Tax Director to lead and grow our tax team. This is a key leadership position for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical expertise, client advisory, and operational excellence. This is a full-time remote role, and the right person will be included in decision-making as part of the leadership team.

What You’ll Do

✅ Lead and mentor a high-performing team of tax professionals

✅ Oversee complex tax compliance and planning engagements for businesses and individuals

✅ Collaborate with legal and accounting / Fractional CFO counterparts to deliver holistic client solutions

✅ Manage and grow client relationships through proactive tax strategy and advisory

✅ Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws – with a sharp eye for planning opportunities

✅ Develop and implement scalable workflows and technology integrations (we use Ignition, Karbon, and more)

✅ Stay ahead of tax law changes and advise both clients and internal teams accordingly

What We’re Looking For

• CPA or EA required; JD or MST a plus
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience, ideally in a public accounting or multidisciplinary environment
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication – you can explain complex tax concepts in plain English
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing, tech-forward, collaborative environment
• Someone who has worked extensively with a workflow / practice management tool like Karbon

Why our client

✔️ Innovative ABS structure combining law, tax, and accounting

✔️ Entrepreneurial leadership and room to grow

✔️ Fully remote work environment

✔️ Competitive compensation and benefits

✔️ Team-oriented culture with real impact

Benefits

• 10 days PTO (increasing each year)
• 10 paid holidays
• 13 paid Fridays off (May - July)
• Reasonable working hours (average 50 during busy season)
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term life, disability
• 401(k) with match