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Career Legal · Baltimore, Maryland
Tax Manager / Tax Supervisor (CPA or EA)
Baltimore, MD
| Full-Time | Hybrid
Compensation:
Competitive base salary, plus performance bonus and benefits
About Us
We are a full-service CPA firm serving individuals, closely held businesses, partnerships, and nonprofits across the Baltimore–Washington region. We pride ourselves on responsive service, technical depth, and developing our people. We are looking for a Tax Manager or Supervisor to lead engagements, mentor staff, and help grow our tax practice.
Position Summary
The Tax Manager / Supervisor oversees a portfolio of client tax engagements from planning through filing, reviews returns prepared by staff and seniors, and serves as a primary point of contact for clients. This role supervises and develops tax professionals while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. The level of the role (Supervisor vs. Manager) will be set based on experience and scope of responsibility.
Key
Review and sign off on federal and Maryland (and multi-state) returns, including Forms 1040, 1120, 1120-S, 1065, 990, 1041, and 706/709 as applicable
Manage a full client portfolio, including workflow, deadlines, extensions, and estimated payments
Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to individuals, owners of closely held businesses, and entities
Research complex tax issues and prepare clear technical memos and client recommendations
Represent clients before the IRS, Maryland Comptroller, and other taxing authorities in notices, audits, and appeals (within credentialing authority)
Supervise, train, and mentor tax staff and seniors; conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching
Review work papers and ensure compliance with firm quality control standards and IRS Circular 230
Assist with entity structuring, S-corp elections, reasonable compensation, basis calculations, and state/local tax issues (SALT)
Support practice development: proposals, client onboarding, and identifying advisory opportunities
Contribute to process improvements, tax software workflows, and technology adoption
Manage busy-season and extension-season capacity and staffing in coordination with firm leadership
Required
Active
CPA license
(Maryland or eligible for reciprocity)
or
active
Enrolled Agent (EA)
status with the IRS
Bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, or a related field (Master's in Taxation a plus)
5+ years (Manager) or 3–5 years (Supervisor) of progressive public accounting or tax experience
Strong working knowledge of federal and Maryland tax law, with pass-through entity experience
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and clients in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience with high-net-worth individuals, trusts and estates, or nonprofit clients
Proficiency with tax and practice software such as CCH Axcess, Drake, UltraTax, Lacerte, or ProSystem fx, Microsoft Excel, and document management tools
Familiarity with QBI, Section 199A, cost segregation, R&D credits, or related planning areas
Skills and Competencies
Technical accuracy and attention to detail
Leadership, delegation, and coaching ability
Client service and relationship-building
Sound professional judgment and ethics
Time management and prioritization
Working Conditions
Based in our Baltimore, MD office with hybrid or remote options outside of busy season
Extended hours expected January–April and around extension deadlines (September–October)
Primarily office-based work with occasional client meetings or travel within the region
What We Offer
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with an employer match
Paid time off and holidays, with busy-season flexibility and summer hours
CPE and professional licensing fees covered (CPA/EA renewals, memberships)
Clear path to Senior Manager / Principal / Partner
Details
| Company | Career Legal |
| Location | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | Full-time |