Senior Tax & Assurance Manager

Your Future Team

JSP is a full-service accounting, tax, and business consulting firm that supports business owners, executives, and individuals with a comprehensive range of services, including tax compliance and planning, assurance, and ongoing accounting advisory. Known for its responsiveness and high-quality, personalized client service, JSP has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner to its clients.

JSP has recently joined Archer Lewis, allowing us to operate within a growing national platform while still maintaining the collaborative, close-knit environment that defines our firm. Through this partnership, we combine deep local relationships with broader resources, technology, and expertise, enabling us to better serve our clients and grow together as one unified team.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary client contact across tax, audit, and assurance engagements
• Review complex tax returns, including corporate, partnership, trust, estate, and LLC filings
• Provide technical expertise in tax law, compliance, and planning strategies
• Utilize UltraTax (or similar) to review and manage tax engagements at a high level
• Lead assurance and accounting engagements, applying GAAP and governmental (GASB) standards
• Oversee client accounting functions and take ownership of ongoing books and financial reporting
• Review work prepared by senior and staff accountants, ensuring accuracy and quality control
• Supervise and mentor team members, supporting development and performance
• Act as a front-line leader in managing and growing the firm’s book of business
• Partner with leadership to improve processes and support practice growth

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Master’s in Accountancy or Taxation preferred
• Active CPA license required
• 7+ years of progressive public accounting experience in both tax and assurance services
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing staff, client engagements, and project workflows
• Demonstrated success managing complex engagements for a variety of entity types, including S corporations, C corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates
• Public accounting firm experience strongly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of tax compliance, tax planning, and applicable tax laws and regulations
• Extensive experience reviewing and overseeing complex tax returns across multiple entity structures
• Strong understanding of GAAP, GAAS, and governmental accounting standards (GASB/GAGAS)
• Proficiency with leading tax and audit software platforms such as UltraTax, CCH Axcess, ONESOURCE, or similar technologies
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with a strong emphasis on Excel
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking abilities
• Ability to communicate complex accounting and tax concepts clearly to clients and team members
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities effectively
• Strong client relationship management and advisory experience, with a focus on delivering exceptional service
• Experience coaching, developing, and evaluating team performance while maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction

 What We Offer 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Coverage begins on the first of the month following your start date.) 
• Paid Parental Leave  
• 401(k) Matching Program 
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits 
• Pet Insurance 
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off  
• 7 Company‑Paid Holidays 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Eligible for an annual performance-based bonus of up to 15% of base salary, based on individual and company performance. #LI-Remote