Tax Manager, Business Services Group (BSG)

Tax Advisory | Client Management | Leadership Opportunity | Best Places to Work

Compensation: $156,000 Base + Bonus Potential + Exceptional Benefits Package

Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Schedule: Flexible Hybrid

Our client, a highly respected public accounting and advisory firm recognized as one of Virginia's premier employers, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its Business Services Group (BSG).

This is more than a traditional tax management role.

It's an opportunity to become a trusted advisor to privately held businesses, business owners, government contractors, healthcare organizations, real estate companies, construction firms, nonprofit organizations, and high-net-worth individuals while leading client engagements, mentoring team members, and helping drive the continued growth of a dynamic accounting practice.

As a Tax Manager, you'll serve as a primary point of contact for clients, oversee complex tax and accounting engagements, manage staff development initiatives, and contribute directly to the strategic success of both clients and the firm.

If you're seeking a position that combines leadership responsibility, client advisory work, technical expertise, and long-term career growth, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• $156,000 base salary
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Top-ranked Virginia public accounting firm
• Recognized as a Best Place to Work
• Diverse mix of tax, accounting, and advisory engagements
• Significant client-facing and leadership responsibilities
• Strong administrative and leadership support
• Exposure to multiple industries and business structures
• Direct interaction with firm principals and leadership
• Clear path for continued career advancement
• Stable, growing, and highly respected organization

About the Firm

Our client is a leading public accounting and advisory firm serving privately held businesses, individuals, estates, trusts, nonprofit organizations, employee benefit plans, and growing companies throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Core service offerings include:

• Tax Planning & Compliance
• Accounting Services
• Business Advisory Services
• Audit & Assurance
• Estate & Trust Services
• Strategic Business Consulting

The firm's client-focused approach combines sophisticated technical expertise with personalized attention, allowing professionals to make a meaningful impact while building long-term client relationships.

The Opportunity

As a Tax Manager within the Business Services Group, you'll oversee a broad range of client engagements while serving as a key leader within the organization.

You'll gain exposure to:

• Business Tax Planning
• Multi-Entity Tax Structures
• Partnership Taxation
• S-Corporation Taxation
• Individual Tax Planning
• Accounting Advisory Services
• Financial Forecasting
• Business Consulting
• Client Relationship Management
• Staff Development & Leadership

This role offers a unique blend of tax expertise, accounting knowledge, leadership responsibility, and business advisory work.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement Management

• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients
• Develop and maintain trusted client relationships
• Coordinate engagement timelines and deliverables
• Participate in budgeting, billing, and engagement profitability management

Tax & Accounting Advisory

• Review complex tax returns and accounting engagements
• Provide proactive planning strategies and recommendations
• Research technical tax and accounting matters
• Assist clients with financial and operational challenges
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise Senior Accountants, Supervisors, and Staff Accountants
• Mentor and coach team members on technical and professional development
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback
• Assist with recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training initiatives
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment

Technical Excellence

• Stay current on evolving tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to complex client situations
• Ensure work quality, accuracy, and compliance
• Promote best practices throughout the department
• Support ongoing process improvement initiatives

Strategic Contribution

• Help strengthen client relationships and retention
• Contribute to business growth initiatives
• Collaborate with leadership on department objectives
• Identify opportunities for innovation and operational improvements
• Support the continued expansion of the firm's service offerings

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting
• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) license
• 5+ years of public accounting tax and accounting experience
• 2+ years of leadership or management experience
• Strong understanding of federal and state tax regulations
• Experience managing multiple engagements simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop staff

Who Thrives Here?

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys building long-term client relationships
• Wants meaningful leadership responsibility
• Thinks strategically and proactively
• Enjoys mentoring and developing team members
• Thrives in a fast-paced professional environment
• Values collaboration and continuous improvement
• Wants a long-term path toward senior leadership

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 15 days PTO to start
• 12 paid holidays annually
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible summer hours
• Free parking
• Busy-season meals and snacks
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Business casual "dress for your day" environment

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

Many Tax Manager roles focus exclusively on tax compliance and return review.

This opportunity combines tax, accounting, client advisory, leadership, and operational management responsibilities into a highly visible position with substantial influence. You'll work directly with business owners and executives, lead a team of professionals, and play a major role in helping clients navigate increasingly complex financial and tax challenges.

The combination of leadership opportunity, diverse client exposure, strong firm culture, and advancement potential makes this an exceptional opportunity for an experienced public accounting professional.

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected public accounting and advisory firm known for its commitment to professional excellence, client service, and employee satisfaction. Through a combination of technical expertise, collaborative culture, and dedication to quality relationships, the firm has established itself as one of the region's leading employers within public accounting.

Professionals enjoy meaningful client interaction, leadership accessibility, strong career development opportunities, and a workplace culture built around teamwork, flexibility, and long-term success.

If you're a Tax Manager seeking greater client impact, leadership opportunities, and a long-term career path with a highly regarded public accounting firm, we'd love to speak with you confidentially.