Tax Manager at GHJ (Cleveland, OH)
GHJ· Cleveland, OH· $110k–$145k·
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Job description
Tax Manager – Public Accounting
Location: Cleveland, OH Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Flexible / Hybrid (subject to confirmation) Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Comprehensive Benefits
About the Opportunity
GHJ Search & Staffing is partnering with an established, growing public accounting firm in the Cleveland market to identify an experienced Tax Manager.
This opportunity is ideal for a CPA who enjoys combining technical tax expertise with client advisory, team leadership, and meaningful career development.
Our client offers a collaborative, people-focused environment where professionals are encouraged to take ownership of client relationships, contribute to practice growth, and develop their careers with the support of experienced leadership.
What You'll Do
- Manage and review complex federal and state tax returns for corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals.
- Provide proactive tax planning, consulting, and strategic advisory services to a diverse client base.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building long-term relationships and identifying tax-saving opportunities.
- Research complex tax matters and develop practical, actionable recommendations.
- Lead, mentor, and develop tax associates and senior associates.
- Oversee multiple client engagements, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
- Collaborate with firm leadership on client development, process improvements, and practice growth.
What We're Looking For
- 6+ years of relevant tax experience, preferably within public accounting.
- Active CPA license required.
- Strong experience preparing and reviewing complex business and individual tax returns.
- Knowledge of federal and state tax compliance, research, and planning.
- Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and multiple engagements.
- Experience supervising, reviewing, or mentoring junior tax professionals.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- A client-service mindset and interest in long-term professional growth.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's in Taxation (MST) or related advanced degree.
- Experience advising closely held businesses, partnerships, and business owners.
- Previous experience in a Tax Manager or Tax Supervisor capacity.
- Interest in business development and expanding client advisory relationships.
Why work at GHJ
- Culture: “#BeMore” philosophy encourages employees to be their best selves – not just work more. Emphasis on work-life balance, community engagement, and authenticity.
- Hybrid/Remote Policy: Hybrid work environment is the norm; flexible arrangements for most roles. Dedicated Wellness Weeks (summer and winter) and unlimited PTO for exempt staff.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, professional development, and matching charitable donations.
- DEIA: Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility with internal cohorts and firmwide initiatives.
- Growth Opportunities: Mentoring program, ongoing training, committee involvement (e.g., recruiting, industry teams, DEIA cohorts), and clear career paths.
- Awards: Consistently named a “Best Firm to Work For,” “Top 100 Firm,” and recognized for innovation and employee experience.