Swell Recruit is hiring on behalf of a confidential client.
Tax Manager – boutique CPA firm – Shelton, CT
Salary: $130,000–$160,000 per year · Full-time · On-site in Shelton, CT
About the Firm
A well-established, growing CPA firm led by a hands-on Managing Partner and built on a culture of quality, integrity, and genuine mentorship — the kind of place where partners know your name and your growth is a priority, not an afterthought.
The Opportunity
This is a real seat at the table. As Tax Manager, you’ll own engagements end to end — corporate, partnership, trust, and estate returns, plus high-net-worth tax planning — with direct partner access from day one. You’ll operate as a trusted advisor, not a cog: shaping client relationships, leading strategy, and mentoring the next generation of tax professionals.
What You’ll Own
- Serve as a trusted advisor across the full scope of client financial matters
- Prepare, manage, and review complex individual, corporate, partnership, trust, estate, and gift tax returns
- Lead high-net-worth tax planning strategies
- Stay ahead of tax code changes and IRS regulations, translating them into client guidance
- Conduct technical tax and accounting research
- Draft responses to federal and state tax notices
- Mentor and lead a team of tax professionals
- Build long-term relationships with clients and colleagues alike
What You Bring
- 7+ years of relevant tax experience
- Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field
- CPA license preferred
- Strong command of tax law across individual, corporate, and partnership structures
- Proficiency in tax software (UltraTax a plus), ERP systems, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office
- Sharp analytical instincts and genuine attention to detail
- Comfort working independently and leading collaboratively
- Strong communicator — with clients, government agencies, and financial institutions alike
- Must be located in the U.S. and legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Why This Role
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience
- 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
- Employer-paid health insurance (spouse/dependents at cost)
- Paid time off and flexible work hours
- Business casual environment
- A collaborative, empowering culture — not corporate bureaucracy
Benefits
401(k), 401(k) matching, continuing education credits, dental insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, employee discount, flexible schedule, flexible spending account, health insurance, health savings account, life insurance, opportunities for advancement, paid sick time, paid time off, paid training, parental leave, profit sharing, referral program, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, vision insurance
Work Location
In person. Convenient to Bridgeport, Stamford, and New Haven.
How to Apply
To apply, email your resume to greg@swellrecruit.com with the job title ‘Tax Manager – CPA Firm (Shelton, CT)’ in the subject line.
