Tax Manager

Tax ManagerOklahoma City, OK$125,000 to $145,000 + tax season bonusIf you want next year to feel better, not just busier, this is a good time to make that moveOnce tax season is out of the way, a lot of Tax Managers start looking at their role a bit differently.Not just the title. Not just the pay. The bigger question is whether the year actually works. Whether the pressure is manageable, whether the workload is thought through, and whether the next cycle is likely to feel any better or just more of the same.That is why this time of year matters.You can move while things are calmer, settle in over summer, build relationships with the team and clients, and head into the fall deadlines in a much stronger position. For the right person, that makes a real difference.This opportunity is with an independent CPA firm in Oklahoma City, OK that has built the kind of environment a lot of people in public accounting say they want, but do not always find.The team is around 20 people. Big enough to have proper structure, solid systems, and clear standards. Small enough that your work is visible, your input matters, and your progression does not get lost behind layers.What really stands out is how they approach busy season.Nobody is pretending it is easy. But it is planned properly. Capacity is looked at. Workload is talked through. Expectations are clear. It feels organised rather than frantic. For the right person, that can change the whole feel of the year.There is also clear progression beyond Manager. This is not one of those firms where you are left guessing what good looks like or waiting for someone above you to move on. Expectations are discussed early, responsibility grows as you are ready, and there is real scope to keep moving forward.Why this role stands outA busy season that is managed better than mostA smart window to move, settle in, and build momentum before the fall deadlinesClear progression beyond ManagerDirect access to hands on PartnersA stable firm with a strong local client baseStructure and standards without unnecessary layersWhat you'll be doingReviewing complex tax work across individuals, partnerships, and corporationsLeading client planning conversations throughout the yearManaging workflow across Seniors and PreparersSupporting accounting work where it adds value to the clientCoaching junior staff and helping develop the wider teamPlaying a visible role in how work is delivered across the firmWhat they are looking forStrong public accounting experience at Manager levelComfortable reviewing complex returns across multiple entity typesSomeone who enjoys leading people and managing workflowSomeone who values structure, planning, and a well run environmentInterested in progression beyond Manager over timeCPA preferredIf you have come out of this tax season thinking next year needs to feel different, this is well worth a conversationHow to apply (without the fuss)Most people treat job ads like a box-ticking ritual. Don't.If this resonates, apply. The button isn't a marriage proposal it's a conversation starter.Prefer the human touch? Call me: 972-807-7244. If the platform hides it, I'm Alex Alcock (Distinct) on LinkedIn. I'm around from 6am CST and after 5pm CST.Only at ~87% of the spec? Perfect. Apply anyway. The CPA firms I work with want interesting, capable people, not carbon copies.Don't overthink it. Worst case: a helpful chat about your next step. Best case: the role that gets you unstuck.Alex Alcock, Distinct Recruitment. Recruiting Tax & Public Accounting professionals for independent and regional CPA firms. Also a dad of two girls so yes, I understand deadlines, balance, and flexibility.

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