Tax Manager Jobs in Virginia
Tax Manager jobs in Virginia are in strong demand, concentrated in financial services, government contracting, and professional services firms, with openings at every level from newly promoted seniors through executive-track directors. The heaviest hiring is in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Virginia Beach metro, where major employers like Booz Allen Hamilton, Capital One, and Deloitte maintain significant operations and regularly bring on tax professionals. The most sought-after specialties are federal and state tax compliance, international tax, and transfer pricing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Planning Senior Manager is primarily responsible for activities related to US federal and international tax planning. The role partners with the M&A, business development, finance, and other tax colleagues to lead all aspects of tax due diligence and structuring for new development opportunities, acquisitions, and dispositions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for tax analysis of business initiatives from a tax perspective, including the evaluation of potential tax consequences, transaction structuring alternatives, and financial modeling.
- Work closely with M&A, finance and business development teams to provide high quality tax support for M&A and business driven transactions including application of unique industry specific rules.
- Develop and implement tax planning strategies, including the development of initial tax planning ideas, research of technical tax issues, and review of implementing documents.
- Monitor changes in tax legislation and impact assessment.
- Collaborate with the tax accounting and tax compliance teams about tax risks and opportunities.
- Liaise with internal non-tax counterparties and external advisors.
- Review tax analysis for various transaction step plans and support U.S. tax compliance requirements related to business/tax transactions.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years of experience; Big 4 accounting firm or large corporate tax department experience preferred.
- Advanced understanding of US federal and/or US international tax rules (i.e. Sub C, NCTI/Subpart F, etc.).
- Excellent planning, research, and technical writing skills, as well as general knowledge of ASC 740.
- Flexibility and agility; comfortable working with evolving priorities to achieve strategic objectives.
- Creative and analytical mindset; enjoy complex problem solving to optimize the balance between business, finance and tax priorities.
- Business and customer centric orientation; excellent stakeholder engagement capabilities that embraces a fulsome understanding of the business environment.
- Demonstrated ability for high performance across multiple projects, with multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.
- Educational Preference: BS Accounting/CPA/MST or LLM strongly preferred.
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Tax Manager Job Market in Virginia
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Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing13
- Consulting & Professional Services7
- Technology & Software2
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax manager jobs across Virginia.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Virginia Board of Accountancy required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited institution
- Five or more years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax
- Demonstrated expertise in federal and Virginia state tax compliance and reporting
- Experience managing or mentoring junior tax staff and reviewing their work product
- Proficiency with tax software platforms such as Thomson Reuters OneSource or Corptax
Tax Manager Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax manager in Virginia?
Most tax managers in Virginia hold an active CPA license issued through the Virginia Board of Accountancy, which requires passing the Uniform CPA Examination and meeting Virginia's education and experience requirements. A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is the standard educational foundation. Candidates typically build several years of tax experience in public accounting or a corporate tax department before moving into a manager role, with many also holding advanced degrees or an Enrolled Agent credential.
How much do tax managers make in Virginia?
Tax managers in Virginia earn a median of about $93,290 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,000 for the lowest 10% to over $156,730 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax managers in Virginia?
Employers hiring tax managers in Virginia right now include Keiter, KPMG, and BDO, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's concentration of federal contractors, large financial institutions, and Big Four accounting firms creates consistent year-round demand for experienced tax professionals across the state.
Which Virginia cities have the most tax manager jobs?
McLean, Arlington, and Richmond have the most tax manager openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's dense cluster of government contractors and technology companies drives the largest share of demand, while Richmond's financial services sector and corporate headquarters anchor steady hiring there, and Virginia Beach draws openings from regional professional services firms and mid-size businesses serving the Hampton Roads economy.
Are there remote tax manager jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 54% of tax manager openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well the analytical and compliance work translates to distributed teams. Tax compliance review, provision work, and client advisory functions are the most commonly performed remotely, while roles requiring direct oversight of large on-site teams or client-facing audit support tend to stay in-person.
How can I get hired as a tax manager in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is starting as a tax associate or staff accountant at a public accounting firm or corporate tax department, then building toward manager over several years. Large Virginia employers like Booz Allen Hamilton, Capital One, and regional CPA firms recruit directly from Virginia's accounting programs at schools such as Virginia Tech and the University of Richmond. Passing the CPA exam early and gaining exposure to both federal and Virginia state returns accelerates the transition into a supervisory role.
Where can I find and apply to tax manager jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to tax manager jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings from employers hiring now. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to each one.
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