Location: Richmond, VA or Jacksonville, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior or Manager
About Us
We are a growing, forward-thinking accounting firm headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, with an expanding footprint throughout the Southeast. Our Richmond, VA office was recently added through an acquisition, and we’re now looking to bring on an experienced tax professional who is eager to grow, take ownership, and contribute to the continued success of this location.
This role offers the opportunity to inherit an established book of business with strong long-term growth potential, including the ability to take on key client relationships and contribute strategically to the firm’s continued expansion.
Position Overview
Ironclad AF is an accounting and financial consulting firm that is built to equip businesses operators and family offices with actionable financial insights. We are proven finance and accounting professionals that provide senior-level counseling, unparalleled strategic guidance, and flawless execution to elevate entrepreneurs, start-ups, innovators, and investors. We leverage our experience and our relationships to help clients chart a course from where they are today to where they want to be tomorrow.
We have an immediate opening for a full-time Tax Manager in our Jacksonville, FL or Richmond, VA office. This is a unique opportunity for a tax professional who wants more than a traditional management position. The selected candidate will manage an existing book of business, lead a team of tax professionals, and play a key role in shaping the future of the practice. This position offers a clear path toward partnership for the right individual.
The firm maintains a collaborative, family-oriented culture where leadership values employee feedback, encourages innovation, and supports professionals interested in building new specialty service offerings.
Position Responsibilities
- Manage and review individual, business, trust, and nonprofit tax returns
- Oversee day-to-day tax department operations and workflow management
- Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports and junior staff
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing tax planning and consulting services
- Manage client relationships and deliver exceptional client service
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, procedures, and workpaper systems
- Assist with department growth initiatives and integration of acquired practices
- Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic planning and operational improvements
- Contribute innovative ideas that enhance efficiency and client experience
Qualifications:
- CPA preferred; EA credentials will be considered
- Public accounting experience required; mid-size regional firm experience highly preferred
- Minimum 2 years of managerial or direct report leadership experience
- Strong technical knowledge of tax code and tax planning strategies
- Experience reviewing complex individual, business, trust, and nonprofit tax returns
- Proven ability to manage staff, delegate work, and develop team members
- Strong client-facing skills with excellent communication abilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, growth-oriented environment
- Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and accountability
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- A strong leader who can take ownership and run with the department
- Growth minded and excited about helping build a rapidly expanding firm
- Flexible and adaptable to evolving processes and organizational changes
- Collaborative and interested in contributing ideas that improve the business
- Personable, professional, and skilled at building client relationships
- Committed to continuous learning and professional development
The good stuff:
- Bonus & commission programs
- Unlimited flexible PTO
- Company paid professional development
- Paid vacations
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401k with matching
- Partner track opportunity
Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: From $115,000-$135,000 per year
Work Location & Schedule:
- Hybrid work location; 3-4 days per week in-office required
- Monday to Friday
