Tax Manager

The Hobbs Group

$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active CPA license is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting; MST or MAcc preferred.
  • 5-7+ years of progressive public accounting experience, including 2+ years in management.
  • Proven leadership skills in fast-paced environments, prioritizing team wellness.
  • Excellent communication skills for explaining complex tax concepts.
  • Strategic mindset to navigate complex business challenges.
  • Tech-savvy and enthusiastic about innovative tax technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and detailed review of complex tax returns for individuals and businesses.
  • Provide proactive tax planning and financial consulting to align with client goals.
  • Build and maintain trusted client relationships through effective communication.
  • Mentor and develop team members through coaching and feedback.
  • Conduct thorough technical research on complex tax issues and deliver actionable insights.
  • Optimize workflow and engagement profitability in collaboration with leadership.
  • Leverage tax technology and identify opportunities for client service expansion.

Benefits

  • Work-Life Integration with summer Fridays off.
  • Engaging firm culture with team-building activities and connection events.
  • Holistic wellness programs promoting team activity and connection.
  • Ongoing investment in training for technical and soft skills.
  • Competitive 401(k) matching and comprehensive insurance coverage.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and referral bonus programs.
Full Job Description
Hartsville, SC- with Hybrid Options

What You'll Do
As a Tax Manager, you will lead high-impact engagements, serve as a strategic consultant for clients, and help drive the firm's overall vision and growth.
  • Engagement Leadership: Oversee the planning, preparation, and detailed review of complex individual, multi-state, and pass-through business tax returns.
  • Strategic Advisory: Provide proactive tax planning, cash flow projections, and tailored financial consulting to support long-term client goals.
  • Client Relationship Management: Act as a key firm ambassador, building trusted, "white-glove" client partnerships through responsive communication.
  • Team Development & Mentorship: Champion staff growth through hands-on coaching, technical & soft skill training, and constructive feedback.
  • Technical Research: Dive deep into complex federal and state tax issues, delivering clear, actionable paths for the firm and its clients.
  • Operational Oversight: Partner with leadership to optimize workflow, manage engagement profitability (realization), and strategically balance team workloads.
  • Tax Innovation & Growth: Utilize modern tax software and emerging AI tech while identifying business development opportunities to expand client services.


What You Bring
  • Certification: Active CPA license (Required).
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; MST or MAcc highly preferred.
  • Experience: 5-7+ years of progressive public accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
  • Leadership & Wellness Focus: Proven ability to lead and inspire in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing quality and staff well-being.
  • Communication Mastery: Skilled at translating complex tax concepts into clear, practical advice for clients and internal teams.
  • Strategic Mindset: Solution-oriented approach with the ability to navigate complex business challenges and provide "big picture" guidance.
  • Tech-Savvy: Enthusiastic about adopting innovative tax technologies and departmental automation tools.


What We Offer
While we operate at an elite pace, MBW is deeply committed to supporting your professional journey and personal well-being.

Culture & Lifestyle Perks
  • Work-Life Integration: Summer Fridays off so you can recharge and enjoy our unique regional lifestyles.
  • Firm-Wide Connection: High-energy MBW Bingo sessions, seasonal team-building activities, and collaborative events.
  • Holistic Wellness: Friendly inner-office step challenges and wellness initiatives that keep our teams moving and connected.
  • Continuous Development: Ongoing investment in both technical mastery and soft-skills/leadership training.

Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Competitive 401(k) matching
  • Full Health, Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
  • Dental, Vision, FSA/Dependent Care, and Critical Illness coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Marketing and employee/client referral bonus programs

Ready to elevate your tax career with a firm that puts its people first?

Apply today to join the MBW team!

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