KLR Executive Search Group is proud to partner with Kerkering, Barberio & Co. ("Kerkering Barberio" www.kbgrp.com) to recruit their next Senior Tax Manager. Founded in 1972, Kerkering, Barberio is Sarasota's premier CPA firm, providing a variety of tax, audit, and accounting services to businesses, individuals, and organizations that range from small non-profit to multi-million dollar manufacturing entities. Kerkering Barberio is the largest privately held CPA firm on Florida's west coast with 140 employees across Sarasota and Tampa. While accounting and tax consulting are the core of its business, it is the depth and broad diversity of services and the quality of the CPAs and consultants that set the Firm apart. Kerkering Barberio has grown to provide a broad spectrum of services, including the creation of three independent companies: SouthTech Solutions (acquired by Thrive in 2022), Allegiant Private Advisors (acquired by Mariner Wealth Advisors in 2021), and KB Pension Services (pension administration). Kerkering Barberio has an expanding real estate tax line and experiences high growth potential in the Sarasota and Tampa markets.

Position Overview: 

Kerkering Barberio is seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Tax Manager. This opportunity is ideal for a proven people leader with deep technical knowledge, strong client management capabilities, and a passion for developing others. Reporting to the Managing Shareholder, this position comes with an existing book of business and the full support of the Firm to manage, grow, and enhance the practice area. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing tax team; foster a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented team culture.
• Manage the full client lifecycle from onboarding through compliance and advisory engagements, serving as a key client contact and relationship manager.
• Prepare and review complex federal and state tax returns, including C Corporations (1120), S Corporations (1120S), Partnerships (1065), and Individuals (1040).
• Oversee corporate income tax provisions (including deferred tax items and uncertain tax positions), and quarterly/annual reporting for public and private companies.
• Deliver strategic tax planning and consulting services for corporations, pass-through entities, and individuals, including scenario modeling (BNA projections) and identification of tax-saving opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance on international tax compliance.
• Research and resolve complex tax issues, drafting memoranda and recommendations for clients and internal teams.
• Manage and delegate work to tax staff and senior accountants, providing technical review, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on business development, staffing, and operational initiatives; identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients.
• Actively engage in community, industry, and firm events as a visible and trusted representative of the firm.
• Ensure all client work is conducted in compliance with firm policies and applicable federal, state, and international regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA license required.
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, with exposure across corporate, partnership, and individual returns.
• Proven track record of people leadership, mentorship, and team development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build client trust and challenge perspectives constructively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Experience with performance management, KPIs, and process improvement.
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills, focused on firm-wide success and client service excellence.