Tax Manager Jobs in Cleveland, OH
Tax Manager jobs in Cleveland, Ohio draw consistent demand from healthcare systems, regional banks, and manufacturing firms concentrated in the CBD, University Circle, and the Flats, with public accounting and corporate tax teams actively adding headcount. Employers hiring right now include KPMG, BDO, and Modus. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary:
The Tax Administration Manager collaborates with the office administration department and local tax leadership and oversees daily tax administration processes and procedures within an assigned team. This position works with the Tax Administration Senior Manager to ensure tax administrative processes are followed in compliance with firm policies and procedures, state, and federal regulations and notifies Tax Administration Senior Manager of potential concerns or risk associated with tax processing.
Job Duties:
- Generates and analyzes reports to assess workflow
- Keeps Tax Administration Senior Manager informed of potential concerns or risks associated with tax processing
- Identifies issues related to tax systems and processes and consults with Tax Administration Senior Manager for solutions
- Trains administrative and tax professionals on tax administration processes and procedures
- Disseminates communications at the direction of Tax Administration Senior Manager/National Tax Administration related to tax software and processes to tax and administrative professionals
- Communicates with local tax leadership regarding tax administration updates
- Maintains strong working relationships with local tax leadership, tax software and process champions, and office administration leadership
- Completes required technical training courses and proactively stays up to date on firm applications, processes, and procedures utilizing all firm provided resources
- Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervises the day-to-day workload and oversight of local, assigned team members
- Ensures team growth by setting performance goals
- Ensures team members are trained on all relevant software, resources, and processes
- Evaluates the performance of direct reports, provides performance feedback and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education:
- High school diploma, required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, preferred
Experience:
- Five (5) or more years of work experience in tax administration matters, required
- Prior Experience in a professional services firm, required
- Experience with training and presenting to multiple levels of employees, preferred
License/Certifications:
- N/A
Software:
- Strong in Microsoft Office Suite of products, required
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software experience, preferred
- Advanced knowledge of Thomson Reuters and CCH suite of products preferred
Language:
- N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of tax deadlines, tax forms, and tax processes and procedures
- Able to exercise independent judgment and strong reasoning skills
- Management and delegation skills to effectively lead and direct tax administrative team
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate with diverse personalities in a tactful and mature manner
- Ability to communicate tactfully and professionally in high demand situations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organization skills with the ability to work on various projects simultaneously
- Strong understanding of BDO tax administration and tax practice goals, objectives, and initiatives. Ability to manage highly confidential information
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $75,000 - $90,000
Maryland Range: $75,000 - $90,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $75,000 - $90,000
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential
- Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
- Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
- BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!
- Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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Tax Manager Jobs in Cleveland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a tax manager job in Cleveland?
Focus your search on Cleveland's three strongest hiring sectors: healthcare organizations anchored in University Circle, regional and community banks downtown, and mid-market manufacturers spread through the greater metro. Public accounting firms in the CBD also hire at the manager level year-round. Candidates with CPA credentials, ASC 740 income tax provision experience, or multistate tax exposure consistently stand out in Cleveland's market.
Which companies hire tax managers in Cleveland?
Cleveland tax manager roles are posted by KPMG, BDO, and Modus and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. The local market is a mix of large regional employers, Big Four and national firm offices, and corporate tax departments at publicly traded companies headquartered in Northeast Ohio.
Are there remote tax manager jobs in Cleveland?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the role: compliance-heavy and provision work can shift remote, while roles tied to local audits or in-person client service typically stay on-site. About 43% of tax manager openings tied to Cleveland are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with hybrid schedules most common at downtown corporate tax departments and regional accounting firms.
How can I get a tax manager job in Cleveland with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving up from a senior tax associate role at a regional or national accounting firm with a Cleveland office, where internal promotions to manager are structured and common. Mid-market manufacturers and healthcare systems in the area also hire externally at the manager level for candidates with three to four years of corporate or public tax experience, especially those with a CPA license and Ohio nexus familiarity.
Which industries hire the most tax managers in Cleveland?
Cleveland tax manager roles concentrate in Accounting & Auditing, Automotive, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Cleveland's deep roots in healthcare, financial services, and industrial manufacturing create steady corporate tax demand, while the city's strong public accounting presence generates consistent manager-level openings tied to regional and national client bases.
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