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Tax Manager

Cleveland, OHHybridFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 8 days ago

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Required skills

CPA
tax experience
public accounting
tax returns
federal tax compliance
state tax compliance
tax research
tax planning
client relationships
multiple engagements

Nice to have

Master's in Taxation
MST
closely held businesses
partnerships
business owners
Tax Manager

Role summary

GHJ Search & Staffing is seeking an experienced Tax Manager for a growing public accounting firm in Cleveland, OH. This full-time, hybrid role requires a CPA with 6+ years of tax experience, strong technical skills in federal and state tax compliance, research, and planning, and experience preparing/reviewing complex returns. The ideal candidate will excel at managing client relationships, multiple engagements, and supervising junior staff. Preferred qualifications include an MST and experience advising closely held businesses, with opportunities for career development and business development.

Tax Manager – Public Accounting

Location: Cleveland, OH
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Flexible / Hybrid (subject to confirmation)
Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Comprehensive Benefits

About the Opportunity

GHJ Search & Staffing is partnering with an established, growing public accounting firm in the Cleveland market to identify an experienced Tax Manager.

This opportunity is ideal for a CPA who enjoys combining technical tax expertise with client advisory, team leadership, and meaningful career development.

Our client offers a collaborative, people-focused environment where professionals are encouraged to take ownership of client relationships, contribute to practice growth, and develop their careers with the support of experienced leadership.

What You'll Do

Manage and review complex federal and state tax returns for corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals.
Provide proactive tax planning, consulting, and strategic advisory services to a diverse client base.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building long-term relationships and identifying tax-saving opportunities.
Research complex tax matters and develop practical, actionable recommendations.
Lead, mentor, and develop tax associates and senior associates.
Oversee multiple client engagements, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
Collaborate with firm leadership on client development, process improvements, and practice growth.

What We're Looking For

6+ years of relevant tax experience, preferably within public accounting.
Active CPA license required.
Strong experience preparing and reviewing complex business and individual tax returns.
Knowledge of federal and state tax compliance, research, and planning.
Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and multiple engagements.
Experience supervising, reviewing, or mentoring junior tax professionals.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
A client-service mindset and interest in long-term professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's in Taxation (MST) or related advanced degree.
Experience advising closely held businesses, partnerships, and business owners.
Previous experience in a Tax Manager or Tax Supervisor capacity.
Interest in business development and expanding client advisory relationships.

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