Tax Manager

Description

Hungerford is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with over 85 years of proud service to West Michigan. We offer expertise in tax, audit, accounting, business advisory, technology, and wealth management. Our culture is rooted in excellence, inclusivity, and a shared dedication to client success and employee growth. By exchanging innovative ideas, we help organizations thrive, create new opportunities for our people, and give back in meaningful ways. Through it all, we make sure to have fun. As a locally owned and operated firm, we're proud to call Grand Rapids, Greenville, Holland, Muskegon, and St. Joseph home.

Your Impact

As a Tax Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening client relationships, developing our people, and helping shape the continued growth of our Tax practice. You will combine technical tax expertise with a consultative approach, serving as a trusted advisor to clients while leading engagements, mentoring team members, and helping identify opportunities to deliver greater value.

How You Will Add Value

• Lead and review complex tax engagements for individuals, partnerships, trusts, corporations, and S corporations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing proactive tax planning, consulting, and strategic guidance.
• Research complex tax matters and translate technical findings into practical recommendations for clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by understanding their businesses, goals, and evolving needs.
• Provide oversight and technical guidance to ensure tax filings are accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable regulations.
• Guide clients through tax notices, examinations, and other tax-related matters.
• Coach and develop staff and senior-level professionals through ongoing feedback, technical guidance, and meaningful learning opportunities.
• Manage engagement timelines, budgets, workflows, and priorities while maintaining a high level of client service.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, leverage technology, and create greater efficiency across the Tax practice.
• Collaborate with partners and firm leadership to expand client relationships, identify new opportunities, and support the continued growth of the firm.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Active CPA license.
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience, including experience reviewing complex returns and leading client engagements.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local taxation with experience advising both individuals and businesses.
• A consultative mindset with the ability to look beyond compliance and provide thoughtful tax planning and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and client priorities.
• Strong leadership skills with a genuine interest in coaching, developing, and supporting others.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly.
• A relationship-focused approach and commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience.
• Comfort using tax technology, Microsoft Office applications, and other tools to improve efficiency and client service.

What You Will Gain

• Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave
• 401(k) and retirement planning resources
• Paid volunteer time
• Employee engagement initiatives focused on wellness, sustainability, and community involvement

Join Us

At Hungerford, you will have the opportunity to do more than manage tax engagements. You will build meaningful client relationships, develop the next generation of professionals, and contribute to the future of our growing Tax practice. If you are looking for a place where your expertise, leadership, and ideas can make an impact, we would love to connect with you.