Tax Manager – M&D

Elliott Davis

. Oversee the tax preparation and technical review process for complex closely held businesses in the construction industry .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax preparation and consulting for closely held businesses in the construction industry, with a strong focus on compliance, team leadership, and customer relationship management. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, develop business networks, and drive business development goals.

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CPA CertificationEA LicenseCorporate Tax AccountingProject/Team ManagementTax Software Experience

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Hard Skills

Tax PreparationTax ConsultingCompliance with State and Federal Tax RegulationsCustomer Tax Issue ResolutionBilling and Collections ManagementTechnical Tax KnowledgeContinuous Learning Commitment

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationNetworking AcumenTeam Motivation and SupervisionCustomer Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Tax Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA CertificationEA License

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryClosely Held BusinessesPublic Accounting Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the tax preparation and technical review process for complex closely held businesses in the construction industry
Advise on tax consulting matters and ensure compliance with state and federal tax regulations
Lead the tax team and identify, research, and resolve complex customer tax issues
Delegate and manage tax assignments and perform administrative duties
Train, support, supervise, motivate, and review the tax team’s work
Develop and sustain excellent customer relationships
Consult on various tax matters and communicate engagement progress, problems, and resolutions to customers
Monitor engagement economics, including billing and collections
Collaborate cross-functionally to grow existing business and offer business solutions
Develop and grow business networks to attract new business
Expand technical knowledge and pursue professional development
Hold self and others accountable for business development goals
Recruit, develop, and motivate team members and create pools of ready-now leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Law
Master’s degree in Tax/LLM in Tax preferred
5+ years of recent public accounting firm experience working with construction and closely held businesses, including managing multiple projects and customer engagements
EA License, or CPA certification required
Project/team management skills
Excellent communication and networking acumen
Ability to manage and grow strong customer relationships
Strong experience with corporate tax accounting
Experience with tax software and technology
Ability to multitask along with demonstration of commitment to continuous learning

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
Flexible work schedules
16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave
8 weeks of paid parental leave
4 weeks of paid caregiver leave (once eligible)
First-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
One-on-one professional coaching
Leadership and career development programs
Access to Beyond: a one-of-a-kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally