Senior Tax Manager-Director (Partner-Track)

Savastano Kaufman & Co., is hiring! Savastano Kaufman & Co. is an independent, full-service accounting and advisory firm specializing in accounting and consulting services for businesses and individuals. We currently have an office in Fair Lawn, NJ. Join a rapidly growing organization with a strategic vision and dynamic plan.

We’re looking for a highly experienced and entrepreneurial Senior Tax Manager or Director (Partner-Track) who thrives in a client-facing environment and is eager to grow into a Partner role. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with deep tax expertise across a variety of industries, including emerging companies and international clients.

You will work with privately held small to mid-sized businesses (ranging from startups to $50M+ in revenue), offering guidance on complex tax matters while leading client relationships, managing internal teams, and helping shape the firm’s future.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where every
team member can thrive. Apply today to be part of a company that values its
people and their contributions!

Key Responsibilities:
Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Serve as a primary advisor for a portfolio of clients across a range of industries

• Lead and grow client relationships with a consultative, solution-oriented approach

• Manage communications with business owners, C-suite executives, and external stakeholders

Tax Compliance & Planning

• ·Oversee, review, and prepare federal, state, and international tax returns including: Partnerships, S-Corps, C-Corps, individuals and trust/estate filings

• Provide proactive tax planning and guidance to maximize client outcomes

• Address multi-state, international, and sales/use tax matters for diverse client needs

• Collaborate with legal and financial advisors on estate and trust planning when needed

Leadership & Internal Development

• Mentor and manage tax staff and seniors, providing technical training and professional development

• Contribute to process improvement and firm initiatives

• Support business development efforts and identify opportunities for growth within existing and new client relationships

Qualifications:

• CPA required

• 15+ years of progressive public accounting experience with a strong focus on tax

• Proven ability to manage client relationships and oversee complex engagements

• Experience with international tax clients is a plus

• Deep understanding of entity structures, federal and multistate tax law, individual taxation and compliance

• Comfortable leading multiple engagements in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a clear path and ambition to grow into a partner role

• Proficient in CCH ProSystem FX, CCH Engagement, QuickBooks, MS Office

This position operates as part of a US East Coast-based team, with typical working hours aligning with EST to facilitate effective collaboration. We offer flexibility in managing your schedule to maintain a healthy work-life balance while meeting business needs.

We are excited to invite talented individuals to join our dynamic team! This position offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 - $225,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

In addition to a rewarding career, we provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)

• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options

• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions

• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

Savastano Kaufman & Co., an independent member of the Crete Professionals Alliance, is the brand name under which Savastano Kaufman & Company, LLC and Savastano Kaufman Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide professional services. Savastano Kaufman & Company, LLC and Savastano Kaufman Advisors, LLC (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. Savastano Kaufman & Company, LLC is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Savastano Kaufman Advisors, LLC, and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business consulting services to their clients. Savastano Kaufman & Company, LLC, its subsidiary entities, and Crete Professionals Alliance are not licensed CPA firms. The entities falling under the Savastano Kaufman & Co. brand are independently owned and are not liable for the services provided by any other entity providing the services under the Savastano Kaufman & Co. brand. Our use of the terms “our firm” and “we” and “us” and terms of similar import, denote the alternative practice structure conducted Savastano Kaufman & Company, LLC and Savastano Kaufman Advisors, LLC.

Crete Professionals Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state of federal law.


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