Tax Manager

Tax Senior or Tax Manager — Small Firm, Large Clients

Upper Saddle River, NJ

This small firm, led by Partners from larger firms, works with large and ultra high net worth clients, including businesses with revenues exceeding $300m. The work is complex, but the structure around it is intentionally controlled and work-life balance is great.

Outside of tax season, the firm operates a four day work week. During busy season, hours remain measured too. Around 45 hours per week in January and February, rising to 50-55 hours through March and mid April.

No mandatory Saturdays either.

The role offers exposure to sophisticated tax work across high value clients, while working closely with experienced leadership in a hands on environment.

The firm

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• Four day work week outside of tax season
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• No mandatory Saturdays
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• Predictable busy season hours
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• 15 days PTO (in additional to Fridays off in the summer)
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• Direct access to Partners with Top 10 experience
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This is a role for someone who wants complex clients and strong technical growth, without sacrificing time outside of work.

How to Apply

Here’s the thing about job applications. Many people overthink them. It’s easy to assume you need to tick every single box before applying, but that’s not how we work.

If this role catches your interest, just go ahead and apply. Clicking “apply” isn’t a lifelong commitment; it’s simply the first step in a conversation.

Prefer a more personal connection? Feel free to give me a call at 646-540-9666.

You can also find my details on LinkedIn - I’m Georgina Ross at Distinct North America.

Worried you don’t check every single requirement? That’s absolutely fine. The CPA firms we work with value people who bring different perspectives and experience. At the end of the day, the worst-case scenario is simply a friendly conversation about your career. The best-case? Something genuinely exciting.