Senior Tax Manager (Director Track) / Tax Director

Job overview

Senior Tax Manager (Director Track) / Tax Director is a hybrid opportunity in Madison, WI. The posting states a base salary of $155,000–$220,000, plus performance bonus opportunity. The role supports a public accounting and advisory firm serving businesses, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals. The tax leader oversees client compliance and planning, advises on complex business and individual tax matters, develops client relationships, and mentors a tax team. The role also contributes to practice growth, operational improvements, technology adoption, and the firm’s strategic direction.

What you'll do

• Oversee federal, state, and local tax compliance
• design tax planning strategies
• advise on entity structuring, ownership transitions, and complex tax matters
• consult on transactions and reorganizations
• represent clients in audits and tax controversies
• develop client relationships
• lead and mentor team members
• improve processes and technology
• support business development and practice growth.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior tax manager

tax director

hybrid

madison wi

wertz & associates

tax advisory

cpa

tax planning

public accounting

team leadership

director track

$155k-$220k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• hybrid flexibility
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• professional development and continuing education
• leadership development
• paid community involvement and volunteer time
• team-building activities.

Why this role

The posting requires an active CPA license, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and substantial progressive tax experience; it describes a director-track leadership opportunity and hybrid flexibility.

About the employer

Wertz & Associates is hiring for this role. Industry: Tax Preparation Services. Sector: 54.