MillerMusmar CPAs

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• *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. 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-level team