Tax Manager - Millington & Co. CPA's

About the Role

Millington & Co. is hiring a Tax Manager to lead client engagements, deliver proactive tax strategy, and mentor staff in a growing public accounting firm.

This is a client-facing, advisory-focused role—not just tax preparation. You will manage an existing book of business while working directly with firm leadership on complex tax planning and firm growth initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

• Review and manage complex tax returns: 1040 (high-income / multi-entity), 1065 (partnerships), 1120S / 1120 (corporations), 1041 (trusts & estates)
• Deliver proactive tax planning strategies for business owners and high-net-worth individuals
• Manage multiple engagements with responsibility for deadlines, budgets, and realization
• Serve as primary client contact and trusted advisor
• Identify tax savings opportunities and communicate actionable recommendations
• Supervise, review, and mentor staff/senior accountants
• Improve internal workflows, processes, and efficiency
• Participate in business development, referrals, and client retention

Required Qualifications

• Active CPA or EA license
• 5+ years public accounting tax experience
• 2+ years experience reviewing tax returns and managing engagements
• Strong technical expertise in: Partnership taxation (Form 1065), S-Corporations (Form 1120S), Individual taxation (Form 1040)
• Experience working directly with clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with trusts & estates (Form 1041)
• Experience advising closely held businesses
• Familiarity with Thomson Reuters, UltraTax, QuickBooks, or similar platforms
• Prior experience mentoring or supervising staff
• Background in tax planning and advisory (not just compliance)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary starting at $120,000+ (DOE)
• Lucrative performance bonus structure (production + realization driven)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Firm sponsored health insurance and other benefits
• 4 weeks PTO & 10+ paid holidays
• Flexible work schedule
• Firm-paid CPA license, CPE, and professional dues
• Wellness reimbursement
• Referral bonuses (employee & client)
• Clear path to Senior Manager / Partner track

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Tax experience/public accounting: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person