About the role
Tax Manager – Public Accounting
Location: Troy, MI 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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