PrideStaff is currently seeking an experienced Tax Manager or CPA on behalf of a premier, full-service public accounting firm in the Clearwater, FL area. This growing firm is known for providing high-touch tax compliance, strategic planning, and advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, closely held businesses, and diverse corporate clients. This position offers clear career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, a balanced tax-season workload, and a direct path to senior leadership within a collaborative workplace culture. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage and review complex federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, C-Corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships, Trusts, and Estates. • Provide strategic tax planning, consulting, and tax minimization strategies tailored to middle-market businesses and high-net-worth clients. • Serve as the primary point of contact for client engagements, building long-term relationships and maintaining high satisfaction. • Supervise, mentor, and review the work of senior and staff accountants, providing direct technical feedback and supporting professional growth. • Conduct in-depth tax research on complex tax issues, regulatory changes, and compliance matters; prepare technical tax memorandums. • Represent clients before the IRS and state taxing authorities in audits, notices, and controversy resolution. • Optimize engagement workflow, ensuring deliverables are completed accurately, efficiently, and within budge QUALIFICATIONS • Previous Tax experience required, Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license helpful. • 5 to 8+ years of progressive tax experience in a public accounting firm, including at least 2 years in a manager or supervisory capacity. • Comprehensive technical expertise in business entity taxation (Pass-Throughs, C-Corps) and complex individual tax compliance. • Proven ability to manage client relationships, handle complex tax technical research, and lead engagement teams. • Proficiency with public accounting tax software platforms (such as UltraTax, CCH Axcess, or ProSystem fx) and research tools. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to business owners and stakeholders. • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master’s in Taxation (MST) or Master's in Accounting preferred. This role is open to either an experienced Tax Manager or CPA. . Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $85,000.00 - $125,000.00