Senior Tax Manager

Overview

Senior Tax Manager (CPA Firm Leadership Role) — Dubuque, Iowa | In-Office

Join a Firm That’s Actually Growing—and Wants You to Lead It

BAC is not your typical CPA firm. We’re a fast-growing, forward-thinking firm in eastern Iowa building something bigger than compliance work—we’re building trusted advisors and future leaders.

We’re looking for aSenior Tax Manager who doesn’t just want to review returns—but wants toown, lead, and shape a tax department .

If you’re ready to step into a role where your voice matters, your leadership is valued, and your growth isn’t capped, this is it.

Why This Role Is Different

• You willlead the tax function , not just participate in it
• You’ll havedirect client advisory impact , not just backend review
• You’ll helpbuild processes, mentor staff, and influence firm strategy
• You’ll work in a culture that’shigh-performing but not corporate-stuffy

What You’ll Own

Tax Leadership & Department Management

• Oversee and manage theentire tax department workflow
• Drive efficiency, deadlines, and quality control across engagements
• Improve and standardize tax processes as the firm grows
• Partner with leadership onstrategic growth initiatives

Technical Review & Complex Tax Work

• Review complex Tax Returns
• Handle high-level tax research and technical issues
• Ensure compliance across federal, state, and local regulations

Tax Planning & Advisory

• Lead proactivetax planning strategies for clients
• Identify savings opportunities and long-term planning solutions
• Provide forward-looking advisory (not just historical reporting)

Client Relationship Management

• Run and leadclient meetings and strategy sessions
• Serve as atrusted advisor to business owners and individuals
• Translate complex tax concepts into clear, actionable advice

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Act as thego-to resource for staff questions and technical guidance
• Train, mentor, and develop tax staff and seniors
• Help build a strong, confident, and capable tax team

What You Bring

Required:

• CPA license
• 7+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Strong experience reviewing complex tax returns
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Preferred:

• Prior leadership or management experience
• Experience with tax planning and advisory services
• Master’s in Taxation or Accounting

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You naturallystep into leadership , even when not asked
• You enjoy being the person others go to for answers
• You think beyond compliance—you thinkstrategy
• You like building systems, improving processes, and making things better
• You value relationships—with both clients and your team

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience + leadership level)
• Performance-based growth opportunities
• Paid CPE
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with Match
• Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Generous PTO + built-in recharge days
• Flexible work options when appropriate
• Education assistance opportunities

Career Growth Opportunity

This role is designed for someone who wants more than a job.

It’s for someone who wants aseat at the table and a path toward:

• Director / Partner-level leadership
• Building and scaling a department
• Influencing firm direction

Apply - If you’re ready to lead, grow, and make a real impact—apply now or send your resume to

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