Compensation: $130,000–$160,000 base + $15K bonus + profit sharing
Location: On-site, Southern Connecticut (not remote)
Work Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (½ hour lunch); summer Fridays are half-days
Contact: Catherine Chapman | gpac | 📞 781-209-5894 | ✉️ catherine.chapman@gogpac.com
Are you a seasoned public accounting professional looking for a Tax Manager role where you're trusted to lead without micromanagement? This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-autonomy, no-billable-hours environment with a team that prioritizes both technical excellence and work-life balance.
The firm works with a variety of complex clients—including real estate developers, construction firms, and healthcare professionals—and is actively hiring to reduce team burnout and invest in long-term leadership.
70% review, 30% preparation of individual, business, and trust returns (1040, 1065, 1120, 1041)
Lead and manage a small but growing staff (you’ll help hire your #2)
Maintain excellent client relationships with a hands-on approach
Deliver high-quality tax work without timesheet pressure
7+ years of public accounting experience
CPA or EA preferred (or in process, near completion)
Experience with CCH, QuickBooks, and BNA a plus
Strong communication, leadership, and review skills
Base up to $160K + bonus + profit sharing
Company vehicle
Full health/dental + 401(k) + tuition assistance
Generous PTO + flexible scheduling
Half-day Fridays all summer
No billable hour requirements
This role offers real leadership, autonomy, and stability in an industry where that's increasingly rare. If you're ready to make a long-term move to a firm that respects your time and expertise, let’s talk.
Contact Catherine Chapman, gpac
📞 781-209-5894 | ✉️ catherine.chapman@gogpac.com
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.
