Tax Manager

Company Overview

We are a full-service accounting firm committed to delivering exceptional service and deep expertise in tax, accounting, and business advisory. We work with clients across diverse industries, from startups to established multi-state enterprises, helping them reduce tax liability, uncover financial opportunities, and plan for the future with confidence. As a member of Integra International, we extend our capabilities to serve national and international clients while maintaining the personal touch of a local firm.

Role Summary

As a Tax Manager, you will lead tax planning, preparation, and compliance work for a diverse client base while building meaningful, long-term relationships with the people we serve. You'll own the technical excellence and client communication that define our practice, growing your expertise in partnership taxation, corporate structures, and strategic tax advisory. This is your opportunity to develop leadership skills, mentor junior staff, and make a real difference in clients' financial success.

Key Responsibilities

• You will prepare and review federal and state tax returns for partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, and other business entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• You'll lead tax planning engagements to identify opportunities for tax savings and help clients understand the implications of business decisions on their tax position.

• You will perform audit, review, and compilation engagements, exercising professional judgment to assess risks and communicate findings to clients and management.

• You'll manage client relationships by maintaining clear, proactive communication about tax strategies, deadlines, and year-end planning needs.

• You will supervise and develop junior accounting staff, providing guidance on technical matters and helping them grow their tax knowledge.

• You'll stay current on tax law changes and apply new developments to client situations, ensuring our advice remains relevant and effective.

• You will collaborate with other team members to ensure quality control and meet client and internal deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Valid CPA license (required; current in your state of licensure).

• Minimum 5+ years of professional accounting experience, with substantial focus on tax preparation and planning.

• Strong experience preparing individual and business tax returns and managing tax compliance engagements.

• Demonstrated experience with audit, review, or compilation services.

• Ability to work primarily onsite in our Westlake, Ohio office with occasional remote work flexibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at a national or regional accounting firm, such as a Big 6 or mid-sized firm.

• Knowledge of accounting software and tax preparation platforms (ProSeries, Lacerte, or similar tools).

• Experience mentoring or supervising accounting or tax staff.

• Background working with multi-entity tax situations or international tax considerations.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to grow into a leadership role within a stable, established firm.

• A collaborative culture where your technical contributions are valued and your ideas shape how we serve clients.

• Flexibility to balance professional development with personal priorities, including occasional remote work arrangements.

• Membership in a global professional network that expands your learning and career opportunities beyond our local market.

• A commitment to your growth: we invest in staff development, continuing education, and clear pathways for advancement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and provide equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.