Title: Tax Manager
Location: Batesville / Columbus / Greensburg / Indianapolis, IN (All Office Locations Considered)
WORK ARRANGEMENT
This role is primarily in-office, with hybrid flexibility based on experience and performance. The firm's leadership values a collaborative, in-person culture while recognizing that top performers benefit from the latitude to manage their schedules around client needs and personal commitments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage and review a broad range of tax engagements spanning individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and nonprofit organizations
• Prepare and review tax returns and supporting client data in accordance with firm policies, procedures, and quality standards
• Review accounting data and financial statements while adhering to budget and engagement guidelines
• Identify and research tax-related questions, including opportunities for tax savings and planning strategies
• Serve as a primary client contact, maintaining direct communication and building trusted advisor relationships
• Supervise, train, and mentor 2-3 direct reports, including senior accountants and less experienced staff
• Stay current on federal and state legislative changes and assess their impact on client engagements
• Assist team members with client management by gathering tax information, researching issues, and recommending business and process improvements
• Collaborate with firm leadership on engagement execution, process improvement, and maintaining the firm's reputation for technical excellence
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Active CPA license (required)
• 8+ years of progressive public accounting experience with a broad tax background
• Strong technical knowledge across individual, corporate, partnership, trust, and nonprofit tax
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a team
• Excellent client-facing communication skills with a track record of building strong relationships
• Prior experience at a firm of meaningful scale and complexity
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with CCH tax software environment (or demonstrated ability to learn new platforms quickly)
• Supervisory experience with direct reports in a public accounting setting
• Familiarity with advisory services beyond compliance work
WHAT ASO OFFERS
• A trust-based, output-driven culture where leadership measures results, not keystrokes. Top performers are given real autonomy and flexibility
• Hybrid work schedule with a flexible offseason schedule
• Dress for Your Day policy
• Competitive PTO package plus holidays, with additional time off negotiable outside of busy season
• Health and dental insurance
• Employer 401(k) match
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• A collaborative, family-friendly environment that values work-life balance without sacrificing professional standards
COMPENSATION & HOURS
Compensation is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and the value the candidate brings to the practice. The firm offers a competitive base salary, performance-based bonus structure, employer 401(k) match, and comprehensive benefits. Full details will be discussed during the interview process.
Expected hours include a 50 to 60-hour work week during busy season, with a flexible schedule during the offseason.
