
Tax Senior Manager
Role description
From the employerOur Firm
Sorren is a top 50 national advisory firm that blends deep expertise with a
human-first approach. We don’t just work with numbers—we work with people,
building lasting relationships and delivering strategic solutions in accounting,
assurance, tax, advisory, and private client services.
At Sorren, we believe that success is a shared journey. Our culture fosters
collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, ensuring that every team
member has the support and opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a
high-performing yet balanced work environment where career development and
personal well-being go hand in hand.
We’re committed to helping you grow, whether that means advancing your career,
expanding your expertise, or achieving a fulfilling work-life balance. Because
at Sorren, your success is our success.
Your Journey
Our team members support the firm by delivering timely, accurate work and
maintaining clear communication. They take ownership of their development, seek
feedback, and build strong relationships. By managing responsibilities
effectively and aligning their efforts with firm values, they establish a
foundation for long-term success and growth. All team members are expected to
excel in Relationships, Communication, Quality Service, Operational Excellence,
and Innovation & Growth, contributing to the firm’s success through
collaboration, exceptional service, and continuous growth.
Position Summary
Your Impact (Essential Duties)
- Lead the strategic vision and execution of the tax function across complex
client portfolios—including high-net-worth individuals, family offices,
multi-entity groups, and cross-border businesses
- Oversee and ensure the quality of the most complex tax engagements, from
planning through compliance, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and
alignment with client objectives
- Serve as a primary advisor on advanced tax strategies such as M&A
structuring, succession planning, entity optimization, and long-term tax
minimization
- Develop and lead comprehensive engagement strategies, working with internal
specialists (estate, SALT, international) and external advisors (attorneys,
bankers) to deliver integrated solutions
- Stay ahead of evolving tax legislation and industry developments, distilling
complex topics into actionable insights for clients and internal stakeholders
- Act as the technical authority on key issues affecting the firm’s clients,
translating regulatory change into firmwide guidance, tools, and training
- Oversee compliance and reporting practices to ensure full adherence with
federal, state, and local regulations while continuously seeking ways to
maximize after-tax profits
- Promote continuous improvement by refining tax processes, strengthening
internal controls, and advancing documentation and workflow tools for
scalability
- Manage and develop a high-impact team, including senior managers and
managers, through coaching, feedback, performance planning, and succession
development
- Cultivate deep and enduring client relationships, positioning the firm as a
strategic partner in business and financial decision-making
- Collaborate across service lines (assurance, advisory, client accounting) to
offer clients holistic value and drive cross-functional opportunities
- Support business development, including client pitch meetings, proposal
review, pricing strategy, and expansion of services within key accounts
- Represent Sorren in the marketplace, attending industry events and networking
opportunities to enhance the firm’s visibility and thought leadership
- Champion a culture of continuous learning, including leading firm trainings,
promoting professional certifications (e.g., CPA, EA, MST), and modeling
excellence in all areas of client service and leadership
- Direct resource planning and allocation for the tax team, ensuring optimal
productivity, utilization, and engagement profitability
- Perform other duties and displays flexibility to take on a variety of
responsibilities assigned by firm leadership
- Meet annual billable hour and other targets to fulfill individual performance
and overall firm productivity
Your Background
- 10+ years of experience in tax preparation
- CPA license or eligible
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- Expert-level command of U.S. tax law across federal, state, and local
jurisdictions, with the ability to interpret nuanced legislation and guide
the firm and clients through complex regulatory environments
- Proven track record in leading sophisticated tax planning engagements for
high-net-worth individuals, multi-entity structures, and cross-border
operations, including M&A structuring, estate planning, and business
succession
- Strategic thinker with strong financial acumen, capable of integrating tax
strategy into broader business planning and advising clients at the ownership
and executive level
- Mastery of tax compliance and research technology, with a demonstrated
ability to assess, implement, and optimize systems that improve accuracy,
efficiency, and client insights
- Proven leadership in managing and scaling teams, including mentoring senior
managers and future leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, growth,
and technical excellence
- Exceptional executive communication skills, including the ability to
influence C-suite clients, simplify highly technical content, and lead
critical conversations both internally and externally
- Business development acumen, with experience in expanding existing
relationships, winning new engagements, and participating in pricing and
proposal strategies aligned with firm goals
- Advanced project leadership skills, with the capacity to oversee multiple
large-scale engagements simultaneously, allocate resources effectively, and
drive profitability
- Forward-thinking and innovative, consistently contributing to internal
knowledge leadership, policy development, and process improvements across the
tax function
- Respected internal advisor, often consulted by peers and firm leadership on
regulatory shifts, high-impact tax risks, and opportunities for service
expansion
- Commitment to continual learning and professional development, maintaining
expert-level knowledge and setting the tone for excellence through teaching,
mentoring, and example
- Full-time commitment and flexibility to work beyond regular hours to meet
team deadlines
The compensation range for this role is $150,000 to $190,000. Actual
compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to
skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Discretionary
incentive compensation is based on firm, group, and individual performance.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job Sorren is an equal
opportunity employer
Why Choose Us?
At Sorren, we’re invested in your growth—both personally and professionally.
We’ll support you as you advance in your career while also giving you the
flexibility to enjoy life outside of work. We believe balance fuels success, and
we’ve designed our culture and benefits to reflect that.
What We Offer*
- Generous paid time off
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability
insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays, including a firmwide winter break (December 24 – January 1)
- Paid parental leave (available after one year of service)
- Mentorship and career development programs
- CPA exam support to help you succeed on the path to licensure
- Firm-sponsored events and spontaneous team activities
- Celebrations to mark milestones like the end of busy season and the holidays
*Benefits are available to full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at
least 30 hours per week.
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AND ITS SUBSIDIARY ENTITIES PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. SORREN CPAS P.C. AND
SORREN, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY ENTITIES PRACTICE AS AN ALTERNATIVE PRACTICE
STRUCTURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AICPA CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND
APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS. SORREN CPAS P.C. IS A
LICENSED INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM THAT PROVIDES ATTEST SERVICES TO ITS CLIENTS, AND
SORREN, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY ENTITIES PROVIDE TAX AND BUSINESS CONSULTING
SERVICES TO THEIR CLIENTS. SORREN, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY ENTITIES ARE NOT
LICENSED CPA FIRMS.