Senior Tax Manager / Director

Job Description

Job Description

Lead A Modern Tax Team Without The Burnout

Our Client is adding a Tax Senior Manager or Director to own a meaningful book, lead a sharp team of associates and manager on a hybrid basis, and partner directly with firm leadership. This is not a review-from-afar role. It is a leadership seat with real client impact, modern tools, and a sane approach to busy season.

Why this is different

Hybrid leadership that actually leads

No outsourcing, all prep and projects are done in-house

Real runway for growth as this role is being vacated due to a promotion

Capacity planning that fixes the crunch without heroics

What you will do

Lead delivery for a defined client book across complex business returns (predominantly pass-through entities) and individual returns

Manage staffing, workflow, and deadlines so quality wins without chaos

Review complex returns and workpapers, translate findings for clients in clear language

Coach managers and staff on technical depth, client communication, and project ownership

Run point on tax planning, estimates, and IRS notice responses

Partner with leadership on resourcing, pricing, and process improvements

Use modern communication tools to keep work moving

What makes this different

Hybrid leadership so you actually see the work and the people you lead consistently, allowing for more opportunity to build that cohesive, connective tissue

No outsourcing, quality is built in-house, and skills grow in-house

Real leadership runway as a current tax leader transitions to a new role outside of tax

Busy seasons managed by capacity planning, not burnout

What you bring

8-10 years MINIMUM with at least five years as a Tax Manager, ideally already operating at the Senior Manager level. That being said, our client is more concerned about career trajectory and upside potential than they are about a title on your current resume

Strong pass-through, closely held, and high-net-worth individual tax experience

A client-facing demeanor that inspires confidence and simplifies complexity

Proven project management and delegation across multiple deadlines

High integrity, high ownership, steady under pressure

Compensation and path

DOE, base range is anywhere from $150-190K plus bonus

90-day checkpoint with KPIs and tied to upside comp growth

Work setup

Hybrid work setup with the expectation of being in the office 2-3 days per week at our client’s North Dallas office location

If you are ready to step out of a constricting, stereotypical office culture that is stuck with an old-school leadership mindset of managing vs. leading, and are driven with an attitude of "Let's Get SXXT Done," then reach out and let's talk about how your experience and goals might align with this firm.