Senior Tax Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join our growing Tax Solutions team. In this leadership role, you will oversee complex tax engagements, provide strategic tax planning and advisory services, mentor team members, and partner with firm leadership to deliver exceptional client experiences.

This position is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys solving complex tax issues, developing talent, building trusted client relationships, and contributing to the growth and success of a high-performing tax practice.

This is a fully remote position and may be performed from anywhere within the United States.

What you’ll do at SN:

Client Advisory & Relationship Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing proactive tax planning and strategic guidance.
• Maintain strong relationships with key client contacts and support complex client engagements.
• Identify opportunities to deliver additional value through tax planning and cross-functional firm services.
• Collaborate with firm leaders to ensure exceptional client service and engagement success.

Technical Tax Leadership

• Review complex tax returns and tax research projects across multiple entity types.
• Provide technical guidance to Tax Managers, Senior Associates, and Staff.
• Develop and oversee implementation of tax planning strategies.
• Stay current on tax law developments and communicate impacts to clients and internal teams.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor, coach, and develop tax professionals at various levels.
• Support training and professional development initiatives across the Tax practice.
• Foster a collaborative environment focused on growth, accountability, and continuous learning.

Practice & Operational Excellence

• Assist with engagement planning, staffing, workflow management, and resource allocation.
• Support process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and standardized procedures across the Tax team.

What you may have done before:

• Worked successfully in a fully remote environment.
• Worked within the Tax Department of a leading professional service firm.
• Worked within the AEC industry.

What it takes to be a Senior Tax Manager:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Active CPA or EA license
• 7+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong technical expertise in:
• • Partnership taxation
  • S Corporation taxation
  • C Corporation taxation
  • Individual taxation
  • Multi-state taxation
• Experience reviewing complex tax returns and technical tax research projects.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing professional staff.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.
• Strong client service mindset with a consultative approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in Taxation (MST), LL.M. in Taxation, or other advanced tax credential.
• Experience serving clients in Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC), professional services, manufacturing, or closely held businesses.
• Exposure to specialty tax areas such as:
• • State and Local Tax (SALT)
  • M&A Transactions
  • Accounting Methods
  • Credits & Incentives
• Experience with tax technology platforms such as CCH Axcess, GoSystem, ProSystem fx, Checkpoint, or BNA.
• Experience leading process improvement or practice scalability initiatives.

What's in it for you: 

• Health & Wellness Your Way: Choose from three medical plans designed to fit different needs and budgets.  
• Wellness Support: Access to Teladoc's zero-cost telehealth services and Husk Wellness for exclusive discounts on gym memberships, nutrition guidance, and mental health support 
• Time Off, When You Need It: Recharge with our flexible PTO policy and enjoy 10 paid holidays 
• Flexible Spending Options: Maximize your health and dependent care through employer-backed HSAs and FSAs 
• Peace of Mind: Your well-being is covered with employer-paid life, AD&D, and comprehensive short- and long-term disability 
• More Ways to Thrive: Tap into our Employee Assistance Program for support, plus access to InsurChoice for personal insurance options. 

Salary: The salary range for this position is an estimate of $141,000 - $170,000. A final compensation offer within this range will be based on factors including an individual’s skill sets, experience, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and geography.

About Stambaugh Ness

At SN, we’re a powerhouse of passionate, talented professionals making a real impact, together. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment of engaged minds, even when fully remote. Here, you’ll be challenged, inspired, and supported by a team that embraces change and envisions the future. Fast-paced and fast-growing, we have created a close-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together.

SN believes in an inclusive workplace and is committed to building a team from a variety of backgrounds. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive the other benefits and privileges of employment. Underrepresented candidates and candidates from nontraditional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 

At SN, we serve clients in all 50 states with unparallelled AEC industry expertise and a diverse menu of services, including compliance, government contract services, strategic tax solutions, technology, and cyber risk advisory, data solutions, Deltek ERP software, strategic growth advisory, workforce and talent solutions, outsourced accounting, ownership transition, and mergers and acquisitions.  

Ready to redefine what your career can look like, from anywhere? We’d love to meet you.