About the FirmWe are a growing, independent public accounting firm with a strong presence in northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. Our client base includes small to medium-sized, closely held businesses across manufacturing, construction, distribution, and real estate. We are committed to remaining independent, expanding to become a Top 200 U.S. firm, and building a dynamic, talented team of equity partners.We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with business owners and leadership teams, delivering proactive tax strategies, and providing hands-on consulting to help our clients thrive.Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Senior Manager or Director with a CPA designation to lead complex tax engagements, manage client relationships, and provide strategic tax planning and consulting. This individual will play a pivotal role in our leadership team, with the capability and ambition to advance toward equity partnership within our firm.This position offers the opportunity to:• Manage high-value client engagements.• Sign returns and provide authoritative tax guidance.• Mentor and develop less experienced tax professionals.• Work directly with business owners and their leadership teams.Key Responsibilities• Oversee and manage corporate, partnership, and individual tax engagements for closely held businesses.• Review and sign tax returns, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.• Lead client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on tax planning, compliance, and consulting matters.• Collaborate with business owners and executives on proactive tax strategies to optimize business and personal outcomes.• Coach, mentor, and develop tax staff, fostering technical growth and leadership capabilities.• Maintain a strong presence in the local business community and help drive firm growth initiatives.• Contribute to firm strategy and planning, with a path toward equity partnership.Qualifications• Required: Active CPA license.• 10+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience, including leadership responsibilities.• Proven track record managing complex tax engagements from start to finish.• Strong expertise in corporate, partnership, and individual taxation.• Experience working with small to mid-sized, closely held businesses.• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop staff members.• Excellent client relationship and business development skills.• Ability and willingness to relocate to northern Indiana or southwest Michigan (relocation assistance provided).Preferred Background• Experience in tax planning for owners of closely held businesses.• Familiarity with industries such as manufacturing, construction, distribution, and real estate.• Prior advancement to Senior Manager, Director, or Partner-track roles in a public accounting firm.Why Join Us• Clear path to equity partnership in a growing, independent firm.• Collaborative, relationship-driven culture.• Strong regional market presence without the bureaucracy of a national firm.• Relocation support and full integration into the community.If you are an experienced tax leader ready to take the next step toward partnership and want to make an impact in a growing independent firm, we encourage you to apply.