Tax Program Manager (Remote)
• *Location:** Reston, VA (Hybrid or Remote Flexibility)
- *Firm Size:** ~30 employees
- *Reports to:** Tax Director
- *Department:** Tax Individual, Trust, and High-Net-Worth
About Us
MillerMusmar CPAs is a full-service accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Reston, Virginia, serving closely held businesses, government contractors, high-net-worth individuals, and nonprofit organizations. Our Tax Department supports ~500 returns annually, with a growing need for strategic leadership in individual taxation, trust & estates, and international compliance. We're proud of our 'client-centric' approach, collaborative culture, and commitment to technical excellence and we are building a modern tax department with the right people in the right seats. Role Summary We are seeking a full-time Tax Manager with strong experience in 1040 review, tax planning for business owners, and exposure to trust, estate, and international individual compliance and planning. This role will serve as a technical leader and reviewer, manage seasonal and full-time staff on individual return preparation, and help build a scalable, quality-focused individual tax function. This is a highly visible position ideal for someone who wants to own and lead a key function in a growing firm.
Key Responsibilities
Review and finalize ~300 high-net-worth individual returns annually, many involving K-1s, Schedules C/E/F, stock compensation, and flow-through planning Review ~20 trust and estate tax returns (Form 1041) and related filings Review or support preparation of international compliance forms including FBAR, 5471, 5472, 8938, GILTI Serve as a go-to resource for individual tax planning for business owners and families, including year-end planning and estimated payment strategies Supervise and mentor staff and seasonal preparers (including remote contractors) Coordinate with other Tax Department leaders on workload, deadlines, and firm initiatives Collaborate with the GovCon and Accounting departments to deliver cross-functional planning and compliance Assist in staff development, documentation of review procedures, and quality control initiatives
Qualifications
CPA license (required) 7+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting Demonstrated expertise in 1040 review and related tax planning Solid experience with trust & estate returns and rules (Form 1041) Familiarity with international individual compliance (FBAR, 5471, 5472, etc.) Strong communication skills; ability to lead review conversations and client interactions Comfortable working in a hybrid or remote team environment Experience with CCH Axcess Tax, ProSystems Engagement, and Canopy is a plus
What We Offer
Competitive salary + performance bonuses Flexible work environment (hybrid, remote considered) CPA license & CPE support Leadership and client visibility in a collaborative culture Opportunity to shape the Individual Tax function and mentor a growing team High degree of autonomy, with support from a Director-led team