Job Description

Location: North Haven, Connecticut area (Hybrid)
Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 base salary

About the Opportunity

A well-established, growing Connecticut CPA firm is looking for a Tax Manager to join its tax practice. This role offers a balanced mix of preparation, review, and leadership, exposure to a broad range of clients, and a clear path to Senior Manager, Director, and Partner, at a firm known for its collaborative culture and strong work-life balance.

What You'll Do

• Prepare (about 40%) and review (about 40%) individual and business tax returns
• Handle administrative and leadership responsibilities (about 10%)
• Research technical tax questions and stay current on tax law changes
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior staff and interns
• Assist with client tax planning and special projects
• Support the development of future firm leaders

What You Bring

• Active CPA license (required)
• 5+ years of public accounting experience
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120-S returns
• Strong knowledge of current tax law and the ability to research complex questions
• Strong mentoring, training, and client communication skills
• Corporate, municipal, and nonprofit experience preferred but not required

Career Path: Senior Manager, then Director, then Partner

What's Offered

• Hybrid work schedule and a genuine focus on work-life balance
• Overtime pay for hours over 50 per week, which can be banked as pay or time off
• Profit-sharing on new clients you bring to the firm
• Medical, dental, life, accident/disability, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k), vacation, personal days, and sick days
• Continuing education and professional development
• Clear succession planning and leadership opportunities, without an aggressive business-development requirement

How to Apply

All applications are handled confidentially through the recruiter. Please contact Kayla Reuer to apply or to learn more.

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.