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.