Tax Manager – NFP

Baker Tilly US

. Provide tax, accounting, and advisory services to small business clients .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,500 - $168,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax compliance, accounting, and advisory services, with a strong focus on client relationship management and process improvement. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor associates, and deliver exceptional client service while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws.

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CPAFederal Tax ComplianceState Tax ComplianceClient Relationship ManagementSupervisory Experience

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Hard Skills

AccountingBookkeepingFinancial AnalysisProject ManagementProcess ImprovementInternal Control EvaluationClient Profitability AnalysisTax Advisory ServicesNFP Industry ExperienceContinuous Learning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalytical SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteAccounting Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAEALaw License

Industry Keywords

Professional Services FirmClient EngagementEthical KnowledgeClient ServiceNetworking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide tax, accounting, and advisory services to small business clients
Oversee accounting, bookkeeping, and prepared or compiled financials
Review and analyze accounting records and reporting with clients
Provide analysis and consultation and discuss accounting and business matters with clients
Deliver responsive, timely, professional, and accurate customer service
Lead and plan client engagements
Evaluate client-service and implementation processes and procedures
Implement efficiencies and identify internal control issues
Recommend business and process improvements based on client operations, processes, and objectives
Manage and build client relationships and resolve client issues
Assist team leaders with researching and providing additional client services
Delegate and oversee work by setting goals, providing resources, removing obstacles, and scheduling deadlines
Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal tax practices and laws
Assist with engagement staffing, billings and collections, and client profitability targets
Network and build relationships internally, externally, with clients, and with the community
Participate in firm-wide learning and development programs
Support team-member growth through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-year degree
CPA, EA or Law License
Five (5) years of experience
Five (5)+ years of experience providing federal and state tax compliance, accounting and advisory services in a professional services firm
Two (2)+ years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates
Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills
Ability to lead and supervise others
Exceptional client service skills
Commitment to continuous learning regarding applicable strategies
Ethical knowledge and commitment
Sense of urgency and commitment to quality and timely completion of projects
Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills
NFP industry experience
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility in how and where you get your work done
Autonomy to own your schedule and career
My Time Off program
My Development program
Dress for Your Day program
Firm-wide learning and development programs
Work-life balance supported through friendships, social activities and team outings
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees