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This is a unique opportunity within Cetera Holdings, and we are seeking a Senior Manager, Tax Practice a strategic thinker and experienced CPA or Enrolled Agent who’s passionate about mentoring others and making a real difference for clients. In this role, you’ll help shape the future of our tax offering by leading a growing team, partnering closely with our wealth advisors, and delivering integrated tax strategies that elevate the client experience. If you’re ready to bring leadership, insight, and heart to a firm that values collaboration and innovation, we’d love to meet you.
What you will do:
- Lead and inspire a team of tax professionals by providing mentorship, technical guidance, and opportunities for growth
- Collaborate closely with wealth advisors to deliver integrated tax and financial planning strategies that truly serve the client’s full picture
- Engage directly with clients, offering proactive tax advice that supports their long-term goals and builds lasting relationships
- Review and sign complex tax returns—individual, fiduciary, and small business—with a focus on accuracy, strategy, and client value
- Coordinate tax planning activities, including quarterly estimates, projections, and year-end strategies, ensuring clients stay ahead of surprises
- Drive innovation and efficiency within the tax department by improving processes, embracing technology, and enhancing the client experience
- Lead special projects and cross-functional initiatives, contributing your expertise to firm-wide efforts that elevate service and impact
- Translate complexity into clarity by crafting thoughtful client communications, technical memos, and planning documents Be a culture builder, fostering collaboration between tax and wealth teams and helping shape a firm where people and clients thrive
What you need to have:
- Active CPA license is required
- A Master’s Degree in Taxation or MBA is preferred
- Five to Ten (5-10) years of recent experience in public accounting, with a focus on preparing federal individual, fiduciary, and small business tax returns (C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnerships)
- Two (2) or more years of management experience in a CPA or tax practice, with the demonstrated ability to grow and develop associates
- Ability to work and deliver the quality product under tight timeframes
- Excellent communication skills must be a team player
- Strong analytical skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Compensation:
The base salary range for this role in Baytown, TX is $170,000 - $205,000, plus a competitive performance-based bonus. Base salary depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Salary range may also differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerations.
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This is a unique opportunity within Cetera Holdings, and we are seeking a Senior Manager, Tax Practice a strategic thinker and experienced CPA or Enrolled Agent who’s passionate about mentoring others and making a real difference for clients. In this role, you’ll help shape the future of our tax offering by leading a growing team, partnering closely with our wealth advisors, and delivering integrated tax strategies that elevate the client experience. If you’re ready to bring leadership, insight, and heart to a firm that values collaboration and innovation, we’d love to meet you.
What you will do:
- Lead and inspire a team of tax professionals by providing mentorship, technical guidance, and opportunities for growth
- Collaborate closely with wealth advisors to deliver integrated tax and financial planning strategies that truly serve the client’s full picture
- Engage directly with clients, offering proactive tax advice that supports their long-term goals and builds lasting relationships
- Review and sign complex tax returns—individual, fiduciary, and small business—with a focus on accuracy, strategy, and client value
- Coordinate tax planning activities, including quarterly estimates, projections, and year-end strategies, ensuring clients stay ahead of surprises
- Drive innovation and efficiency within the tax department by improving processes, embracing technology, and enhancing the client experience
- Lead special projects and cross-functional initiatives, contributing your expertise to firm-wide efforts that elevate service and impact
- Translate complexity into clarity by crafting thoughtful client communications, technical memos, and planning documents Be a culture builder, fostering collaboration between tax and wealth teams and helping shape a firm where people and clients thrive
What you need to have:
- Active CPA license is required
- A Master’s Degree in Taxation or MBA is preferred
- Five to Ten (5-10) years of recent experience in public accounting, with a focus on preparing federal individual, fiduciary, and small business tax returns (C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnerships)
- Two (2) or more years of management experience in a CPA or tax practice, with the demonstrated ability to grow and develop associates
- Ability to work and deliver the quality product under tight timeframes
- Excellent communication skills must be a team player
- Strong analytical skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Compensation:
The base salary range for this role in Baytown, TX is $170,000 - $205,000, plus a competitive performance-based bonus. Base salary depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Salary range may also differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerations.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax senior manager jobs.
- Active CPA license required or actively in progress
- Seven or more years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax
- Deep expertise in federal corporate income tax compliance and planning
- Proficiency in ASC 740 income tax provision preparation and review
- Experience managing staff, reviewing work product, and leading client or project teams
- Familiarity with tax technology platforms such as Thomson Reuters OneSource or CorpTax
Tips for Your Tax Senior Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to tax specialization
Recruiters for tax senior manager roles scan for specific technical areas fast. Call out your specialization, whether federal compliance, ASC 740 provision, international tax, or state and local, in your summary and in each role's bullet points, not just in a skills list.
Highlight your CPA and advanced credentials
A CPA license is close to mandatory at this level, but credentials like an LLM in taxation or an MST sharpen your candidacy for roles in international tax or high-complexity provision work. Put them directly under your name, not buried in an education section.
Target openings by industry, not just title
Tax senior manager roles inside a Big Four firm look very different from the same title at a Fortune 500 corporate tax department or a regional firm. Filter your search by industry sector and employer type to find openings where your specific background aligns rather than applying broadly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tax senior manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for technical case interviews in depth
Expect interviewers to walk through a realistic provision scenario or an international structure question, not just competency questions. Practice articulating how you'd diagnose a deferred tax misstatement or walk through a Subpart F inclusion so your reasoning is clear under pressure.
Negotiate total comp beyond base salary
At the senior manager level, firms often have flexibility on signing bonuses, partnership track timelines, and continuing education reimbursements even when base salary bands are fixed. Come to the negotiation knowing which of those matter most to you and raise them directly once an offer is on the table.
Tax Senior Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tax senior managers?
The companies hiring the most tax senior managers right now include BDO, Baker Tilly Canada, and Intuit, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistent across both public accounting firms and large corporate tax departments.
How many tax senior manager jobs are remote?
About 74% of tax senior manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability highest in tax provision and federal compliance roles where deliverables are document-driven. Roles that involve direct client advisory work or cross-departmental leadership tend to require more in-person presence.
How do you become a tax senior manager?
You typically start by earning a CPA license after completing an accounting or finance degree, then spend several years in public accounting or a corporate tax department building technical depth in compliance or provision. From there, you move into a manager role overseeing staff and client work. Consistent performance, a specialty area, and demonstrated leadership over complex engagements are what drive the promotion to senior manager.
Can I get a tax senior manager role without Big Four experience?
Yes, many tax senior manager openings are filled by candidates who built their careers at regional accounting firms, law firms with tax practices, or in-house corporate tax departments. What hiring managers look for is deep technical ability in a specific area, a record of managing staff, and the judgment to handle complex issues independently. A strong niche, such as international tax or state and local tax, can offset the absence of a Big Four name on your resume.
What does the tax senior manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial recruiter or HR screen is followed by a technical interview with a tax director or partner that often includes a scenario walkthrough, such as reviewing a provision issue or an international structure. A behavioral or leadership round assesses how you manage teams and client relationships. Final rounds often involve meeting multiple stakeholders before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to tax senior manager jobs?
You can find and apply to tax senior manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the same page.
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