Tax Manager - Public

We are looking for a Tax Manager to join a client-focused team in Bloomington, Minnesota. This role blends tax oversight, accounting review, and relationship management to support a diverse portfolio of business and individual clients. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to keep multiple engagements moving efficiently while maintaining high service standards.

Responsibilities:

• Direct accounting activities for assigned clients, ensuring records, reconciliations, and deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Evaluate monthly financial reports and related statements, identifying discrepancies, trends, and areas that require follow-up.

• Manage engagement timelines and service expectations while keeping clients informed about required documentation, milestones, and upcoming deadlines.

• Review financial activity to uncover reporting issues, resolve account concerns, and recommend practical improvements to clients and internal teams.

• Guide new client implementations by helping establish workflows, configuring processes, and supporting early-stage account management needs.

• Contribute to the preparation and review of business and individual tax returns, helping maintain quality and compliance across filings.

• Coordinate tax calendars and related workstreams to ensure submissions, planning activities, and client responses are completed within required timeframes.

• Address tax notices and other correspondence by gathering information, preparing responses, and following matters through resolution.

• Support improvements to accounting and tax technology by assisting with software updates, working with external vendors, and identifying ways to strengthen reporting efficiency.

• Assist with special assignments such as cash flow reviews, forecasting support, and other client service or operational projects as needed.

• At least 2 years of progressive accounting experience, including direct interaction with clients.
• Working knowledge of bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and core tax principles for business and individual matters.
• Experience overseeing accounting workflows, with prior team coordination or leadership exposure preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting and tax applications such as QuickBooks, Drake Tax Software, and related reporting tools.
• Ability to prepare or review tax returns, including individual filings and annual income tax provision support.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage several priorities in a deadline-sensitive environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with clients, colleagues, and external partners.
• Self-directed approach to work, including the judgment to identify issues early and escalate concerns when appropriate.