Tax Manager

About the Role

Fair & Co CPAs is hiring a Tax Manager to own a group of client engagements, review and sign returns, and lead tax planning and advisory conversations with clients. We are looking for someone ready to sign tax returns and take more ownership of their clients and work.

Planning and advisory is a growing part of what we do, and our managers lead those conversations. We use technology heavily to deliver tax work, communicate with clients, and run the firm.

Our managers are expected to move work forward, support the people around them, and help create a strong client experience.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a defined group of client engagements from start to finish.
• Review tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, S corporations, and trusts.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong, responsive relationships year-round.
• Oversee workflow, deadlines, and quality across the engagements you manage.
• Coordinate with other team members to keep work accurate, timely, and moving forward.
• Conduct tax research and stay current on developments in tax law and regulations.
• Lead tax planning and advisory conversations that help clients make informed decisions.
• Assist clients with IRS and state tax authority notices, correspondence, and audits.
• Provide direction, feedback, and support to team members working on your engagements.

What Great Looks Like

• Your clients see you as a trusted advisor and reliable point of contact.
• The engagements you manage move through our process smoothly and on time.
• Team members working with you receive clear direction, timely feedback, and support.
• You identify issues and planning opportunities and communicate them clearly.
• You contribute not only through client work, but also by improving processes and strengthening the firm over time.
• Leading by example.

What a Great Fit Looks Like

• A self-starter with high initiative and follow-through.
• A strong communicator who can explain complex tax matters clearly and practically.
• Comfortable managing client relationships and making sound decisions.
• Looking for an opportunity to grow within a firm that continues to evolve.
• Interested in improving how things work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA license.
• 5+ years of tax experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Experience reviewing & signing individual & business tax returns.
• Experience supervising, training & mentoring staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Three weeks paid time off, plus holidays.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Outside of tax compliance seasons, our offices close at noon on Fridays.

About Fair & Co CPAs

Fair & Co CPAs is a public accounting firm headquartered in Little Rock, AR, with a second office in Heber Springs, AR. We provide comprehensive tax, accounting, and advisory services to clients ranging from individuals to complex business entities.

We are investing in our people, our technology, and our structure. We are building a firm that combines strong technical work with a modern approach to service, technology, and internal operations.

We run our firm on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), which means we value clarity, accountability, and execution. Our team works from clear roles and expectations, tracks measurable results, solves issues directly, and operates in a culture where people take ownership of their roles.

Our core values reinforce how we work with clients and with each other.

Our Core Values

• Outstanding Client Experience
• Modern Intelligence
• Continuous Improvement
• Support is the Standard
• Focused Effort
• The Golden Rule

These values are an important part of how we operate. We are looking for someone who aligns with that culture and wants to contribute to it as the firm continues to grow.