Tax Director

Senior Tax Manager (Partner Track)

Confidential Public Accounting FirmAlbuquerque, New Mexico | Full-Time | In Office

Lead a Tax Department. Shape Its Future. Build a Career That Can Lead to Partnership.

A highly respected and well-established public accounting firm in Albuquerque is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to lead its tax department and play a key role in the firm's continued growth.

This is more than a traditional tax manager position—it's an opportunity to oversee an established practice, mentor a talented team, strengthen client relationships, and help shape the future of the tax department.

For the right individual, this role offers a genuine path toward future partnership consideration based on demonstrated performance and long-term fit.

What You'll Do

As Senior Tax Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the firm's tax department.
• Review and prepare complex federal and state tax returns for individuals and a variety of business entities.
• Provide strategic tax planning and advisory services.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients while maintaining strong, long-term relationships.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop members of the tax team.
• Manage workflow, deadlines, and quality control during busy tax seasons.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and developing future tax professionals.
• Identify opportunities to thoughtfully grow the firm's tax practice.
• Ensure exceptional technical quality and outstanding client service.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Active CPA license required.
• Eight or more years of recent public accounting tax experience.
• Extensive experience preparing and reviewing complex tax returns for individuals and business entities.
• Experience leading or mentoring tax professionals.
• Strong technical tax knowledge and sound professional judgment.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• A collaborative leadership style and desire to build a high-performing team.

An existing book of business is welcomed but not required. The priority is providing exceptional service to an established client base while supporting thoughtful, sustainable growth.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a stable, respected CPA firm where your expertise will have a direct impact. You'll have the autonomy to lead, the support of an experienced leadership team, and the opportunity to help shape the future of an established tax practice.

If you're looking for a firm where leadership is recognized, client relationships matter, and long-term growth is encouraged, we'd love to speak with you.

Benefits & Perks

Our client offers an outstanding benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance
• 100% employer-paid vision insurance
• 100% employer-paid group life insurance
• 100% employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• SIMPLE IRA with employer matching contributions
• Annual profit-sharing contributions
• Paid Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
• Professional licensing and development support
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive compensation
• Partnership potential for the right long-term leader

Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico

• Full-time
• In-office position
• Relocation assistance may be available for exceptional candidates

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Lead an established and growing tax department.
• Work with a loyal and diverse client base.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of tax professionals.
• Help shape the strategic direction of the firm's tax practice.
• Enjoy exceptional employer-paid benefits.
• Build a long-term career with genuine partnership potential.

Compensation

$160,000–$180,000+ DOE

Performance-based bonus opportunities and long-term partnership potential are available for the right candidate.