Tax Manager (Remote)

June 13, 2026

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Tax Manager (Remote)The Onyx CPA Group, Inc. The Onyx CPA Group is a boutique, fully remote CPA firm focused on proactive tax planning and strategic advisory for high-net-worth individuals and business owners. We are not a compliance-first firm. Our clients rely on us for ongoing guidance, clarity in decision-making, and long-term tax strategy. We are hiring our first Tax Manager, a key leadership role with direct exposure to firm leadership, client strategy, and team development. Why This Role Is Different<ul><li>First Tax Manager hire with the opportunity to shape the department</li><li>Advisory-focused client work, not just tax preparation</li><li>Direct mentorship and training with the CEO</li><li>High client visibility and relationship ownership</li><li>Clear path for long-term growth within the firm</li></ul> What You’ll DoLead Final Review<ul><li>Review complex returns (1040, 1120-S, 1065, 1041)</li><li>Ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with firm standards</li></ul>Own Client Relationships<ul><li>Lead client meetings and planning conversations</li><li>Implement client strategies around tax projections, estimated payments, and business decisions</li></ul>Manage Workflow<ul><li>Oversee deadlines, production flow, and client communication</li><li>Ensure projects move efficiently across TaxDome, Asana, and UltraTax</li></ul> What Success Looks Like<ul><li>Returns are reviewed accurately and delivered on time</li><li>Clients feel confident and supported in planning conversations</li><li>Team members grow in skill and accountability</li><li>Workflow runs smoothly with minimal bottlenecks</li></ul> What We’re Looking For<ul><li>5–7+ years of tax experience across multiple entity types</li><li>Strong tax review experience (required)</li><li>Organized and comfortable managing multiple deadlines </li><li>Comfortable working in a camera-on remote environment, with video participation expected during client meetings, team meetings, training sessions, and other collaborative discussions. </li><li>Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented</li></ul> CPA preferred, but EA or highly experienced candidates will be considered. Tech StackTaxDome | UltraTax | Asana | Slack | QuickBooks Online | Microsoft 365 | Zoom Compensation & Benefits<ul><li>Salary: $110,000–$125,000</li><li>Fully remote</li><li>Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)</li><li>Vision and dental insurance</li><li>Term life insurance</li><li>PTO and sick leave</li></ul> Work Schedule<ul><li>Monday–Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM PST</li><li>Additional hours offered during tax season (Feb–April)</li></ul> Who Thrives Here<ul><li>Values both technical excellence and client relationships</li><li>Takes ownership and communicates proactively</li><li>Appreciates structure, systems, and high standards</li><li>Enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and helping the team operate more effectively </li></ul>If you’re looking for a role where you can move beyond compliance, build client relationships, and grow into leadership, we’d love to connect.

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