Distinct | North America · 5 days ago
Tax Manager
Distinct is an independent CPA firm in North America that is seeking a Tax Manager with a clear path to partnership. The role involves reviewing complex tax work, leading advisory conversations, and overseeing workflow while contributing to the firm's leadership and client experience.
Responsibilities
Reviewing complex tax work across individuals, partnerships, S Corps, C Corps, and trusts
Leading advisory conversations that help clients plan, grow, and make confident decisions year round
Overseeing workflow, standards, and the development of junior team members
Taking on succession focused responsibilities as you move toward firm leadership
Improving processes and elevating the client experience as part of the firm’s future
Qualification
Required
EA or CPA operating comfortably at Tax Manager level
Experience in reviewing complex tax work across individuals, partnerships, S Corps, C Corps, and trusts
Ability to lead advisory conversations that help clients plan, grow, and make confident decisions year round
Experience overseeing workflow, standards, and the development of junior team members
Willingness to take on succession focused responsibilities as you move toward firm leadership
Skills in improving processes and elevating the client experience as part of the firm's future
Enjoys client facing advisory work rather than pure technical delivery
Ambitious but values balance, clarity, and long term stability
Wants genuine ownership of clients, decisions, and career direction
Preferred
Experience in a CPA firm environment
Strong leadership and team management skills
Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
Interest in long-term career progression and partnership opportunities
Benefits
Defined Partner / Equity Path
Hybrid and flexible working built on trust and outcomes, not presenteeism
A sustainable workload, even through busy season, focused on quality relationships
Direct access to the owner with genuine influence over how the firm evolves