Tax Manager - Thomas Talent Network

Client: Harper Whitfield

Job title: Tax Manager

Location: Farmington, CT& &

Salary: $130K/yr + Bonus (Flexible for the right candidate)& &

Employment Type: Full-time, Hybrid (mostly remote)& &

Company Size: 11-50 employees& &

Experience Required: Minimum of 7 years in public accounting, CPA required

Job Summary

Harper Whitfield, ranked number 15 in Hartford Business Journal’s Largest Accounting Firms in Greater Hartford and recognized in the top 500 by Inside Public Accounting, is seeking a dedicated Tax Manager for our Farmington office. This is a full-time, hybrid position (mostly remote) offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities

- Support partners and serve as engagement manager on client accounts.

- Manage client relationships to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.

- Review tax returns for accuracy and completeness.

- Research tax issues and draft memorandums.

- Identify opportunities to expand engagements.

- Participate in business proposal development.

- Promptly bill and collect.

- Hold team members accountable to the Firm’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

- Develop team members’ technical and professional skills.

- Provide regular performance feedback and evaluations.

- Delegate assignments and focus on management-level work.

- Demonstrate initiative, vision, resourcefulness, creativity, independent thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

- Maintain confidentiality of client and team discussions.

Qualifications

- BS/BA in accounting preferred; CPA required; advanced degree preferred.

- Minimum of 7 years of tax experience in public accounting.

- Evident leadership and management skills.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

- Capability to meet deadlines and manage workload under pressure.

- Proficiency with MS Office, tax compliance and research software, fixed assets, QuickBooks, and trial balance systems.

Benefits

- Competitive compensation based on performance.

- Annual bonus.

- Medical insurance.

- Disability and life insurance.

- Generous Paid Time Off.

- Retirement plan.

- Paid Family Leave.

- Voluntary benefits including dental and vision insurance and Aflac offerings.

- Hybrid work arrangement: three days in the office, two days remote.

About Harper Whitfield

Harper Whitfield is undergoing a transformative journey with leadership changes and a new identity. Our focus is on our people, mission, and clients. We prioritize work-life balance, offering generous PTO, a flexible work environment, and extensive training and development.

Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, commitment, and trust. We are excited to welcome new team members during this era of growth.