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Location: Omaha, Nebraska | Schedule: Full-time, primarily in-office with some flexibility | Compensation: $190,000–$200,000 total compensation, with flexibility for the right candidate

Overview

A well-established and growing public accounting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Tax to join its tax practice. This role is ideal for a seasoned public accounting professional who blends strong technical tax expertise with client relationship management and people leadership, taking ownership of a portfolio of business clients while mentoring staff and shaping practice strategy alongside firm leadership. The firm offers a clear path for long-term advancement, including potential progression toward partnership for a high-performing individual who demonstrates the necessary leadership, technical, client-service, and business-development capabilities.

What you'll do

• Manage and maintain strong relationships with business clients
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on complex tax matters
• Oversee tax planning, compliance, and consulting engagements
• Review complex business tax returns and related work
• Identify and resolve technical tax issues
• Manage engagement scope, staffing, timelines, budgets, and profitability
• Lead and develop Tax Managers, Seniors, and Staff
• Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development to team members
• Delegate work effectively and ensure quality standards are met
• Collaborate with firm Partners and senior leadership on client and practice strategy
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships
• Participate in business development and firm growth initiatives
• Develop or continue building a technical specialty or industry niche
• Contribute to recruiting, retention, and talent-development initiatives
• Stay current on tax law changes, market trends, and developments affecting clients

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Active CPA license required
• Approximately 8+ years of public accounting experience
• Strong business tax background
• Experience working with privately held companies and business owners
• Strong knowledge of business tax compliance and planning
• Experience with partnerships, S-Corporations, and/or C-Corporations
• Strong technical tax research and review skills
• Demonstrated client relationship management experience
• Experience managing multiple client engagements and priorities
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or developing accounting professionals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex tax issues clearly to clients and internal teams
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills

Preferred qualifications

• Current Tax Manager, Senior Tax Manager, Tax Director, or equivalent
• Experience managing a portfolio of business clients
• Privately held and middle-market business tax experience
• Experience with Forms 1065, 1120S, and 1120
• Pass-through entity taxation
• Business-owner tax planning
• Tax advisory and consulting
• Engagement budgeting and profitability management
• Staff development and performance management
• Business development or client expansion experience
• Experience developing a technical or industry specialization

Compensation and benefits

• $190,000–$200,000 total compensation, with flexibility for the right candidate
• Profit sharing
• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Summer flexible Fridays
• Limited travel
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition and incentive programs

Why this role

This position offers a clear opportunity for long-term advancement, including a potential path to partnership for a high-performing individual who demonstrates the leadership, technical, client-service, and business-development capabilities required at that level.