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
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Manage and review complex federal and state tax returns for corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals.
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Provide proactive tax planning, consulting, and strategic advisory services to a diverse client base.
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Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building long-term relationships and identifying tax-saving opportunities.
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Research complex tax matters and develop practical, actionable recommendations.
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Lead, mentor, and develop tax associates and senior associates.
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Oversee multiple client engagements, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
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Collaborate with firm leadership on client development, process improvements, and practice growth.
What We're Looking For
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6+ years of relevant tax experience, preferably within public accounting.
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Active CPA license required.
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Strong experience preparing and reviewing complex business and individual tax returns.
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Knowledge of federal and state tax compliance, research, and planning.
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Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and multiple engagements.
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Experience supervising, reviewing, or mentoring junior tax professionals.
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Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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A client-service mindset and interest in long-term professional growth.
Preferred Qualifications
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Master's in Taxation (MST) or related advanced degree.
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Experience advising closely held businesses, partnerships, and business owners.
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Previous experience in a Tax Manager or Tax Supervisor capacity.
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Interest in business development and expanding client advisory relationships.