Tax Manager Jobs in Kansas
Tax Manager jobs in Kansas are actively sought across corporate finance, public accounting, and agricultural enterprise sectors, with demand concentrated at every level from senior associate to director. The most active hiring metros are Wichita, Overland Park, and Topeka, where established employers such as Koch Industries, INTRUST Bank, and Evergy maintain tax functions requiring experienced managers. Federal tax compliance, state and local tax work, and multistate planning are the specialties drawing the most consistent openings. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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We're seeking an experienced Employment Tax Manager to join our growing team.
Aprio’s tax professionals are committed to exceptional client service and developing and implementing intelligent strategies that can assist our clients with their federal, state and local employment tax issues, as well as help them identify cost savings opportunities.
The Employment Tax Manager offers the opportunity to advise clients on complex employment tax issues, support transaction-related projects, lead consulting engagements, and help expand a specialized practice within one of the fastest-growing advisory firms in the country.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex tax challenges, working on sophisticated consulting engagements rather than pure compliance work, building trusted client relationships, and contributing to the growth of a highly specialized consulting practice. It is open to flexible remote work, with preference for candidates located new major Aprio office markets (Atlanta or Chicago preferred).
Responsibilities:
Client Advisory & Consulting
- Serve as a trusted advisor on federal, state, and local employment tax matters.
- Provide strategic guidance regarding payroll tax compliance, withholding requirements, information reporting, worker classification, and employment tax risk management.
- Advise clients on complex employment tax issues resulting from mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and other corporate transactions.
- Identify employment tax savings and process improvement opportunities for clients.
Technical Engagement Delivery
- Review and prepare employment tax analyses, technical memoranda, and client deliverables.
- Assist clients with IRS and state employment tax audits, notices, and controversy matters.
- Support preparation and review of amended employment tax returns and refund claims.
- Conduct technical research utilizing platforms such as CCH, Checkpoint, Bloomberg Tax, and other research tools.
Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and technical expertise.
- Collaborate with partners, directors, and cross-functional service teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Identify additional client needs and support business development initiatives.
Team Leadership
- Mentor, develop, and coach associates and senior associates.
- Review work product and provide technical guidance.
- Contribute to practice development initiatives, training, and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) accreditation preferred
- Recent experience working in a public accounting firm or in a multi-state payroll tax environment
- 4-5 years' experience years of payroll tax consulting and/or compliance experience in the employment tax space
- Experience in federal, state and local employment tax matters including compliance and issue resolution
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Computer expertise including knowledge of technology
Why work for Aprio:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
We're seeking an experienced Employment Tax Manager to join our growing team.
Aprio’s tax professionals are committed to exceptional client service and developing and implementing intelligent strategies that can assist our clients with their federal, state and local employment tax issues, as well as help them identify cost savings opportunities.
The Employment Tax Manager offers the opportunity to advise clients on complex employment tax issues, support transaction-related projects, lead consulting engagements, and help expand a specialized practice within one of the fastest-growing advisory firms in the country.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex tax challenges, working on sophisticated consulting engagements rather than pure compliance work, building trusted client relationships, and contributing to the growth of a highly specialized consulting practice. It is open to flexible remote work, with preference for candidates located new major Aprio office markets (Atlanta or Chicago preferred).
Responsibilities:
Client Advisory & Consulting
- Serve as a trusted advisor on federal, state, and local employment tax matters.
- Provide strategic guidance regarding payroll tax compliance, withholding requirements, information reporting, worker classification, and employment tax risk management.
- Advise clients on complex employment tax issues resulting from mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and other corporate transactions.
- Identify employment tax savings and process improvement opportunities for clients.
Technical Engagement Delivery
- Review and prepare employment tax analyses, technical memoranda, and client deliverables.
- Assist clients with IRS and state employment tax audits, notices, and controversy matters.
- Support preparation and review of amended employment tax returns and refund claims.
- Conduct technical research utilizing platforms such as CCH, Checkpoint, Bloomberg Tax, and other research tools.
Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and technical expertise.
- Collaborate with partners, directors, and cross-functional service teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Identify additional client needs and support business development initiatives.
Team Leadership
- Mentor, develop, and coach associates and senior associates.
- Review work product and provide technical guidance.
- Contribute to practice development initiatives, training, and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) accreditation preferred
- Recent experience working in a public accounting firm or in a multi-state payroll tax environment
- 4-5 years' experience years of payroll tax consulting and/or compliance experience in the employment tax space
- Experience in federal, state and local employment tax matters including compliance and issue resolution
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Computer expertise including knowledge of technology
Why work for Aprio:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Where Kansas roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Tax Manager Job Market in Kansas
A snapshot from current Kansas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing
- Manufacturing
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax manager jobs across Kansas.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Kansas Board of Accountancy required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Minimum of five years of progressive tax experience in public or corporate accounting
- Demonstrated expertise in federal and multistate income tax compliance and reporting
- Experience managing tax provision processes and ASC 740 accounting for income taxes
- Strong supervisory background leading tax staff through compliance cycles and audits
Tax Manager Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax manager in Kansas?
Becoming a tax manager in Kansas starts with earning a CPA license through the Kansas Board of Accountancy, which requires passing all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination and completing the state's education and experience requirements. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance followed by several years of tax-focused work in public accounting or a corporate tax department before moving into a management role.
How much do tax managers make in Kansas?
Tax managers in Kansas earn a median of about $79,000 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $52,960 for the lowest 10% to over $129,800 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax managers in Kansas?
Companies currently hiring tax managers in Kansas include Koch, SJHL, and Aprio, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Kansas's mix of large industrial corporations, regional banks, and agricultural conglomerates creates steady demand for in-house tax management talent across the state.
Which Kansas cities have the most tax manager jobs?
Wichita, Overland Park, and Topeka have the most tax manager openings in Kansas. Wichita drives the largest share as the state's commercial center, anchored by major manufacturers and financial institutions, while Overland Park's concentration of corporate headquarters and professional services firms and Topeka's government-adjacent employers round out the distribution.
Are there remote tax manager jobs in Kansas?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 83% of tax manager openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on analysis, compliance filings, and software-based reporting rather than on-site presence. Federal and multistate compliance roles tend to offer the most flexibility, while positions requiring close coordination with a local finance team are more likely to be in-office.
How can I get hired as a tax manager in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is starting as a tax staff accountant or tax associate at a regional Kansas public accounting firm such as Mize CPAs or Advisors Excel's finance teams, then building toward manager-level roles over several years. Sitting for the CPA exam early signals commitment and accelerates promotion timelines. Entry-level candidates can also pursue associate rotational programs at Kansas corporate employers and move laterally into tax from general accounting, audit, or financial reporting roles.
Where can I find and apply to tax manager jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to tax manager jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings across Wichita, Overland Park, Topeka, and surrounding areas. Search the roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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