Opportunities Aligned to Your Experience and Long-term Direction

Tax Manager and Senior Tax Associate

Location: Fort Worth, TX 
Work Model: Primarily in-office with flexibility and performance-based autonomy

About the Opportunity

A growing boutique CPA firm is expanding its tax team and seeking Tax Managers (4+ years) and Senior Tax Associates (2+ years) to support a diverse, high-quality client base. This firm is known for strong leadership, reasonable busy season hours, and a collaborative, low-bureaucracy environment.

This is a growth-driven hire with long-term stability and advancement potential for professionals who value technical excellence, flexibility, and work-life balance.

Positions Available

Tax Manager

Compensation: $120,000–$150,000 base + bonus potential

Senior Tax Associate

Compensation: $90,000–$110,000 base + bonus potential

Key Responsibilities

(Scope varies based on level)

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, trusts, and closely held businesses

• Work with complex tax situations including multi-entity structures and high-net-worth individuals

• Conduct tax research and apply findings to client scenarios

• Review work prepared by associates (Manager level) and provide mentorship and guidance

• Communicate directly with clients regarding tax matters, planning opportunities, and compliance needs

• Collaborate with partners and team members to improve processes and deliver high-quality work

• Participate in tax planning and advisory work as experience allows

Note: There is no requirement for business development or sales. Those interested in bringing in clients may do so, but it is not expected.

Ideal Background

• Tax Manager: 4+ years of public accounting tax experience

• Senior Tax Associate: 2+ years of public accounting tax experience

• Experience preparing or reviewing individual and business tax returns

• Strong technical skills with attention to detail

• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment

• CPA or CPA-track preferred but not required

Work Environment & Culture

• Boutique firm with approximately 20 professionals and continued growth

• Casual professional dress (jeans and polos common; dress up only when needed)

• Typical busy season hours capped around 60 hours/week

• Very flexible schedule outside of busy season

• Office closes after busy season

Benefits & Perks

• Medical: Three plan options, including one 100% employee-paid plan

• Dental and Vision

• 401(k) Safe Harbor plan

• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance

• PTO:

  • Managers: Unlimited

  • Associates: Approximately 8 weeks total including holidays

• Performance-based flexibility and autonomy

Why This Role?

• Strong compensation without extreme hours

• No sales pressure or business development quotas

• High-quality, diverse client work

• Supportive leadership and long-term growth opportunity

• Excellent work-life balance for public accounting