Tax Manager

About the role

At Bay Forward CPA LLC, we provide high-quality accounting, tax planning, compliance, and advisory solutions to business entities and individuals across U.S. and cross-border tax jurisdictions.

Tasks

• Plan, direct, and execute complex corporate, partnership, individual, and cross-border tax compliance and advisory engagements.
• Review federal, state, and local tax returns prepared by staff accountants to ensure full compliance with U.S. tax laws and Canadian tax laws.
• Perform in-depth technical tax research and provide strategic, actionable tax planning recommendations to business clients and high-net-worth individuals.
• Manage client relationships and serve as the primary technical point of contact for financial and tax inquiries.
• Represent clients before federal (IRS), state tax, and Canadian tax authorities in tax audits and controversy matters.

Requirements

• Active CPA designation (U.S. state licensure or CPA Canada equivalent) required.
• Strong technical background in U.S. federal/state tax, or Canadian taxes.
• Excellent analytical capabilities, strong client communication skills, and expertise in navigating complex tax controversy and audit representation.

Schedule

• Full-Time (30 Hours/Week)
• Flexible, balanced 30-hour full-time workweek structure.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package including healt

Location

• Detroit, MI (Office #1, 3rd Floor, 1420 Washington Blvd #301)