Dauby O’Connor & Zaleski, LLC (DOZ) is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join our team. In this role, you will work directly with clients, manage tax engagements, and help develop tax professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate combines strong technical tax expertise with effective leadership, communication, and client-service skills.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide tax compliance services for partnerships and not-for-profit organizations within the affordable housing and community development industry.
- Provide tax compliance services for corporations and individuals within the real estate industry.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships by delivering timely, responsive, and exceptional service that exceeds client expectations.
- Assist with managing, developing, and mentoring professional tax staff.
- Review federal and state tax returns prepared by tax staff.
- Delegate responsibilities effectively and monitor the progress and quality of tax engagements, as appropriate.
- Collaborate with Tax Seniors, Tax Managers, and firm leadership to manage workflow and support the development of tax personnel.
- Research complex federal and state tax matters, apply findings to client engagements, and communicate conclusions clearly to clients and internal team members.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- Active CPA license.
- At least five years of relevant public accounting experience.
- Advanced technical knowledge of federal and state taxation, including strong tax research skills.
- Strong team-building, delegation, and workflow-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong sense of ownership and commitment to providing high-quality client service.
- Ability to remain calm, organized, and solutions-focused in demanding situations.
- Flexibility and comfort working in a team-oriented, collaborative management environment.
- Proficiency with professional tax preparation software; experience with CCH ProSystem fx or CCH Axcess is preferred.
- Availability to work approximately 60–70 hours per week during peak tax season (January - April).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- Active CPA license
- At least five years of relevant public accounting experience
- Advanced technical knowledge of federal and state taxation
- Strong tax research skills
- Team-building, delegation, and workflow-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong client-service orientation and commitment to quality
- Ability to remain calm, organized, and solutions-focused in demanding situations
- Flexibility and comfort working in a collaborative management environment
- Proficiency with professional tax preparation software
- Experience with CCH ProSystem fx or CCH Axcess
- Availability to work approximately 60–70 hours per week during peak tax season
What We Do
DOZ was established in 1987 to provide accounting, consulting, and tax services to owners, managers, and syndicators of multifamily housing communities. DOZ clients include multifamily housing, senior living facilities, independent living facilities, retail and commercial properties, and residential land developments. DOZ is extremely well versed in projects financed with HUD, RD, Tax Exempt Bonds, and Low Income Housing Tax Credits.
