Join a firm that’s actually growing—and wants you to lead it.

This is not a typical CPA firm environment. This is a fast-growing, forward-thinking organization building more than a compliance practice—focused on developing trusted advisors and future leaders.

We are seeking a Senior Tax Manager who is ready to take ownership of a tax function, lead a team, and play a key role in firm growth.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Leadership & Department Management

• Oversee and manage tax department workflow and operations
• Drive efficiency, quality control, and engagement deadlines
• Standardize and improve tax processes and procedures
• Partner with leadership on strategic growth initiatives

Tax Compliance & Technical Review

• Review complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns
• Perform high-level tax research and resolve technical issues
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations

Tax Planning & Advisory

• Lead proactive tax planning strategies for clients
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and long-term planning solutions
• Provide advisory services beyond compliance

Client Relationship Management

• Lead client meetings and tax strategy discussions
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business owners and individuals
• Communicate complex tax concepts clearly and effectively

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor, train, and develop tax staff and senior accountants
• Provide technical guidance and support

Preferred

• CPA license
• 7+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Experience reviewing complex tax returns
• Strong project management and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Prior tax leadership or management experience
• Experience with tax planning and advisory services
• Master’s degree in Taxation or Accounting (MST or MAcc)

Career Growth

• Path to Director or Partner-level leadership
• Opportunity to build and scale a tax department
• Influence firm strategy and long-term growth

For more information regarding this position, reach out to Melissa Johnson at 605.610.2024. Resumes can be sent confidentially.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.