About Somich & Associates Somich & Associates CPAs is a growing public accounting firm in Willoughby, Ohio, supporting individuals, business owners, and family-owned enterprises across Lake County and Northeast Ohio in their growth and longevity. The firm is young, technologically advanced, and built from the ground up, with a client base that spans financial services, technology, and commercial sectors. Beyond tax planning and compliance, the team provides IRS representation, bookkeeping, payroll, financial analysis, and outsourced CFO services. The firm sets its standards high and credits its success to its people.
The Role:
The Tax Manager is a critical position in a growing firm. You will lead tax engagements, review the team's work, and develop the people around you, while serving as a trusted advisor to clients. It is a great fit for an ambitious professional who wants to make a visible impact on clients, the team, and the community.
What You Will Do:- Manage a portfolio of tax and accounting engagements, often several at once
- Review individual and business tax returns and ensure quality and compliance
- Lead tax research and deliver clear, practical solutions to clients and team members
- Guide tax planning strategies that help clients improve their tax position
- Prepare and review technical memos and other client deliverables
- Anticipate client concerns, resolve issues, and identify ways to improve service
- Supervise, mentor, and train a growing team of seniors, staff, and interns
- Build relationships with referral sources and centers of influence to support firm growth
- What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
- About 5 to 8+ years of public accounting tax experienceCPA required (EA considered)
- Proven experience reviewing returns and supervising staff
- Strong knowledge of individual and business tax and current legislation
- Excellent project management, communication, and analytical skills
- A collaborative leader who enjoys developing others
- What Somich Offers
- A family-focused work environment with flexible hours
- An emphasis on work-life balance
- Ongoing professional development and varied growth opportunities
- A young, tech-forward firm where your leadership shapes what comes next
- A supportive, collaborative, and fun team culture
- Competitive compensation and benefits
Interested?
Reach out to Andrew Kraig at BreakPoint Talent for a confidential conversation about this role.
