Tax manager

About Howard Financial

Howard Financial is a tech-forward outsourced accounting and finance firm serving clients across Vacation Rental, Hospitality, Consumer & E-Commerce, and Development & Real Estate. We combine strong technical accounting with modern tools to give our clients clarity and confidence in their numbers.

About The Role

We're looking for a Tax Manager to join our growing tax team. You'll support the full scope of our tax work, from income tax and year-end filings to compliance projects, while taking ownership of our sales tax function. This is a great fit for someone with solid U.S. tax experience who enjoys being both a hands-on preparer and a trusted point of contact for clients and teammates.

What You'll Do

Partner closely with the tax team, supporting all areas of the tax practice

Run point on sales tax: own compliance, filings, nexus reviews, and client questions

Prepare and review business and individual income tax returns and year-end deliverables

Manage tax calendars and deadlines across a multi-client portfolio

Communicate clearly with clients and internal accounting teams, translating tax requirements into actionable next steps

Help build and improve tax processes, checklists, and documentation as the team grows

Stay current on federal, state, and local tax changes that affect our clients

What We're Looking For

Enrolled Agent (EA) credential, or equivalent experience and knowledge at that level

Proven experience in U.S. tax preparation and review, especially income tax and year-end work

Sales tax experience is a plus, but not required; we'll support you in growing into that ownership

Highly organized, able to juggle multiple clients and deadlines without losing track of details

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Proactive and comfortable working independently in a remote environment

Nice to Have

Experience with clients in hospitality, vacation rental, or e-commerce

Familiarity with tax