At ELO CPAs & Advisors, we go beyond simply delivering professional services. We are driven by a clear purpose to empower our team members, clients, and communities to thrive. As trusted advisors, we combine national-level expertise with a personal, relationship-focused approach, helping our clients make informed financial decisions while building long-term partnerships grounded in trust.
Our culture is guided by core values that shape how we work every day: integrity, objectivity, relationships, lifelong learning, and professional excellence. We are currently seeking a knowledgeable, relationship-driven, and forward-thinking Tax Manager to lead complex tax engagements, oversee client relationships, mentor team members, and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
Why This Role Is Exciting
- Make Your Mark: You’ll manage complex tax issues, oversee high-level returns, and provide strategic tax advice to help clients maximize tax benefits.
- Grow With Us: Leverage opportunities for career advancement, collaborating with senior professionals while expanding your tax planning and compliance expertise.
- Client-Focused Work: Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to deliver proactive tax solutions and add value.
- Mentorship and Collaboration: Lead a dedicated tax team, mentor staff, and foster a positive, efficient work environment while promoting professional development.
What You’ll Do (See Full Job Description Here)
- Oversee and manage complex tax returns, ensuring accuracy and adherence to tax laws, while providing strategic tax planning and advisory services to clients.
- Mentor and manage a team of tax professionals, guiding them in their development, overseeing their work, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality results.
- Assess and research complex tax issues to identify solutions for clients. Keep up to date with changes in tax laws and regulations, ensuring clients receive the most relevant and timely advice.
- Educate and train the staff to ensure the various requirements of the tax process are performed including tax planning, client interaction and performing special tax analysis.
- Oversee multiple client engagements simultaneously, managing timelines, deliverables, and client expectations to ensure efficient, on-time service.
Path to Partnership:
- Opportunity to progress toward partnership based on performance and leadership.
- Requires strong technical expertise, client relationship skills, and business development contributions.
- Involves active participation in firm initiatives and alignment with ELO’s long‑term goals.
✅ What We’re Looking For
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required; a master’s degree in professional accountancy or taxation is preferred.
- An active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is mandatory.
- A minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in public accounting is required, with at least two years in a supervisory role.
- Strong leadership skills with prior experience in supervising and mentoring tax staff, contributing to team development.
- Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing complex tax returns.
- Proven leadership and mentoring experience within a tax team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with UltraTax and Thomson Reuters platforms is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and actionable guidance to clients and team members.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines, especially during peak seasons.
- Committed to maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in all client and team interactions.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to firm offices and client sites as needed (limited overnight travel may be required).
- Ability to meet all annual Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements.
Why Join ELO?
- Be part of a highly regarded firm with a strong presence across eastern South Dakota, operating from seven convenient office locations to serve clients and team members.
- Enjoy a competitive salary that aligns with both public and industry accounting standards.
- Benefit from our Annual Bonus Program, where every team member shares in the success of our firm.
- Opportunities for professional growth through training and development programs.
- Secure your future with our 401(k) retirement plan, featuring an impressive dollar-for-dollar match of up to 5%.
- Comprehensive benefits include group health coverage with generous employer contributions, ELO-paid life insurance at 2x your salary, and other valuable fringe benefits.
- Take advantage of 10 paid holidays annually, plus our innovative Summer Fridays Program—a four-day workweek with 14 additional paid days off during the summer.
Ready to Elevate Your Career?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your tax journey — and want to do it with a team that values excellence, collaboration, and impact — we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of ELO CPAs & Advisors.