Tax / Audit Manager in New Haven

Job Description

Tax / Audit Manager + Trust & Estates | Community-Driven CPA Firm | North Haven, CT

Hybrid Flex | Partner Track

Location: North Haven, CT (On-site/Hybrid)
Salary Range: $130,000 – $160,000 + OT Bank/Time Off
Status: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Industry: Public Accounting – Audit & Tax
Specialty: Trust & Estates | Community-Focused Practice

A highly respected and long-established CPA firm located in North Haven, CT is actively seeking a Tax Manager with a well-rounded background in Audit and Tax—and a strong foundation in Trust & Estates. With a deep commitment to work-life balance, mentorship, and meaningful community involvement, this is not your average public accounting environment.

This role opens due to a leadership transition and offers an opportunity to step into a mission-driven, education-forward culture with genuine leadership potential.

🔍 What Makes This Firm Stand Out:

• No games—every hour over 50 per week is banked
• Banked hours can be cashed out at your hourly rate or taken as extra paid time off
• Community impact over client building: They’re reigniting hands-on outreach, and they want someone who leads by doing—not just donating
• Mentorship-focused: You’ll help guide junior staff and the intern program
• Real partner potential: This is a trackable, promotable opportunity with a respected name

💼 Role Overview:

• 30% Preparation (seasonal), 40% Review, 30% Admin/Leadership
• Manage complex individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns
• Oversee audits, reviews, and compilations (nonprofits, HUD, municipalities, education)
• Work closely with leadership on internal process improvement, team development, and outreach strategy
• Direct involvement with client relationships, but no expectation to bring in business

🎯 Who You Are:

• CPA, with 10+ years of public accounting experience
• Experience with Trust and Estate returns
• Comfortable in both Audit and Tax (you won’t be stuck in one silo)
• Strong desire to mentor, lead, and serve—both inside and outside the firm
• Seeking hybrid flexibility in a firm that values balance as much as output

✅ Compensation & Perks:

• Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 (based on experience)
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, 401(k), PTO, Sick Time, Profit Sharing (25% of first-year billing for new clients)
• Work Style: Hybrid – flexible schedule with strong internal collaboration

📍 Why North Haven, CT?

Enjoy the charm of a tight-knit, accessible town just minutes from New Haven—with coastline, local restaurants, and top-tier schools. It’s an ideal location for professionals who want career growth without sacrificing community or quality of life.

If you’re a seasoned CPA looking to make a meaningful impact at a firm that values its people, its town, and its future—this opportunity is for you.

Apply now or contact Catherine Chapman at gpac for a confidential conversation.

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.