Required Skills: public accounting, CPA, AX Provision ASC 740, CPA license, project management, analytical, and interpersonal skills
          Job Description
                    Job Title: Tax Manager
Client: Malone Bailey
Compensation: $115,000 - $150,000 (Commensurate with experience)
Location:  Houston, TX (Open to relocation but not offering relocation assistance)
Employment Type / Standard Operating Hours: Hybrid: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; Core Hours 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
MUST HAVE: Min 5 years’ experience in public accounting
Recent tax preparation experience is a must have
CPA must have 
NEED PREPARATION KOWLEDGE
AX Provision ASC 740 - MUST HAVE
NICE TO HAVE: Prior experience with a “Big 4”, National, or regional accounting firm.
 
 Job Summary
 We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Tax Manager to join our team. This role involves delivering a full range of tax services to clients across various industries while playing a key role in the development of the firm’s tax services division. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, technical expertise, and a client-focused mindset.
 
 Major Responsibilities & Duties
   - Manage all tax engagements to ensure compliance and deadlines are met.
  - Prepare and/or review individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns of varying complexities.
  - Prepare and/or review current and deferred tax provisions in compliance with ASC 740.
  - Conduct quarterly and year-end tax planning estimates for clients.
  - Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
  - Oversee engagement planning, organization, and delegation to ensure efficiency and quality.
  - Manage engagement economics, including billing, collections, and profitability.
  - Provide education, training, and mentorship to staff to support professional growth.
  - Participate in the growth and expansion of the tax practice.
  - Perform other duties as assigned.
  
   
 Requirements & Qualifications
 Must-Have:
   - Minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience with a focus on corporate and partnership taxation.
  - Recent tax preparation experience is required.
  - Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing tax provisions under ASC 740.
  - Active CPA license.
  - Excellent project management, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
  - Strong leadership, training, and mentoring capabilities.
  - Professionalism, dependability, integrity, and a cooperative attitude.
  
   Preferred:
   - Prior experience with a “Big 4”, National, or Regional accounting firm.
  - Familiarity with tax preparation and research software, including ProSystem fx Tax and Engagement, CCH, RIA, and BNA.
  - Advanced degree in accounting, tax, or law.
  - Demonstrated success in a sales-based culture and commitment to expanding the tax practice.
  
   
 Education
   - Required: Bachelor’s in Accounting or a related field.
  - Preferred: Advanced degree in Accounting, Tax, or Law.