Tax Manager
Job Description
We are representing a great firm to help them hire a Tax Manager. They offer a great work life balance! A CPA and experience in a tax role at a public accounting firm required.
Responsibilities
Manage Tax Engagements
- Manage and review tax engagements for partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, and high-net-worth individuals.
- Oversee compliance deliverables—returns, extensions, and estimated payments—ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with firm quality standards.
- Review estimated tax calculations, projections, and income tax provisions (ASC 740).
- Provide strategic tax planning and consultation on entity structure, compensation, and cash flow.
- Research complex tax issues and clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
- Supervise and review the work of associates and senior associates.
- Provide clear feedback, guidance, and encouragement to build technical competence and professional judgment.
- Foster a supportive learning environment rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a primary client contact throughout engagements.
- Develop an understanding of each client’s operations, systems, and objectives.
- Deliver clear, relevant, and actionable insights that demonstrate value beyond the deliverable.
- Stay current on Federal and State tax laws.
- Lead and develop firm trainings, department process development, and service innovation initiatives.
- Collaborate with leadership to enhance engagement efficiency and client experience.
- Strong technical foundation across partnership, S-corp, C-corp, and high-net-worth individual taxation.
- Experience with estimated payments, multi-state filings, and tax provisions.
- Strong project management skills
- Proficiency with CCH Axcess Tax, Workflow and Microsoft Office.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
- Licensure: Active Texas CPA license required.
- Experience: 5–7 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, including staff supervision.
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Meet The Recruiter
Molly Gutierrez, CPC
Direct Hire Recruiting Manager
I began my career with Burnett in 2012, shortly after graduating with a degree in hospitality. My passion for serving people naturally led me into recruiting, where I discovered how rewarding it is to connect top talent with the right opportunities.
Today, I lead our Accounting & Supply Chain Direct-Hire recruiting team while continuing to partner directly with clients and candidates. I specialize in placing Houston professionals across accounting, finance, and supply chain—ranging from staff-level talent to senior leadership and C-suite roles.
What I enjoy most is building lasting relationships and ensuring every placement is the right fit for both sides. My goal is always a true win-win: helping companies strengthen their teams and candidates achieve meaningful career growth.
Candidate Reviews
"Molly was very attentive and listened to what my needs and expectations were for finding a new job. She was friendly, supportive and very helpful the entire process. I would definitely work with her again in the future and would recommend her to others."
"Truthfully, I consulted with many staffing agencies but Molly with Burnett was far and away the most approachable, honest, and easiest to work with. There was a constant feedback loop from the first time we connected through starting my new position."
Client Testimonial:
"Molly at Burnett has been a strategic recruitment partner in assisting with successfully hiring specific accounting/ finance resources. She is incredibly responsive and understands our company culture. She consistently prioritizes new requests and presents candidates in a timely manner. Her dedication to the process and to her clients is impeccable. "
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