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Tax Manager / Senior Tax Manager in Philadelphia

Date Posted: 09 September 2026

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Job Description

Tax Manager / Senior Tax Manager – Public Accounting

Hybrid | Full-Time

An established, full-service public accounting firm in Chester County is seeking an experienced Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys challenging client work and direct client interaction but is looking for a firm that offers flexibility, competitive compensation, and a sustainable workload—even during busy season.

The firm provides a full range of tax, audit, and accounting services to a diverse client base and offers a collaborative environment where professionals have the opportunity to build meaningful client relationships and continue advancing their careers.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and review tax engagements for individuals and business entities

  • Review federal, state, and local tax returns for accuracy and compliance

  • Provide proactive tax planning, consulting, and advisory services

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and respond confidently to tax and accounting questions

  • Develop strong client relationships by understanding their businesses, needs, and goals

  • Research complex tax matters and communicate findings in a clear, practical manner

  • Identify tax planning opportunities and potential areas of risk

  • Manage multiple client engagements, deadlines, and priorities

  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior tax professionals

  • Collaborate with partners and other professionals across the firm's tax, audit, and accounting practices

  • Stay current on changes to federal, state, and local tax regulations

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience

  • CPA license or actively working toward CPA licensure

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local taxation

  • Experience reviewing individual and business tax returns

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong client service and relationship-building skills

  • Comfortable engaging directly with clients, answering questions, and explaining tax matters in an understandable way

  • Ability to research tax issues and provide practical solutions

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines

  • Previous experience mentoring or supervising staff preferred

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Hybrid and flexible work schedule

  • Highly competitive compensation

  • Sustainable workload, including during busy season

  • Reduced summer hours

  • Generous PTO

  • Paid holidays

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Collaborative and supportive team environment

  • Diverse client exposure within a full-service CPA firm

  • Direct client interaction and advisory opportunities

  • Continued professional development and career advancement

If you're an experienced public accounting tax professional looking for a Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager opportunity that offers challenging work without sacrificing flexibility and work-life balance, this could be an excellent next step!

Apply today for confidential consideration.

kayla.reuer@gogpac.com

605.601.5331

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.

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