Careers

Working at Livingston & Haynes means working with a team dedicated to your continued progression as a professional, as well as within the company.

Livingston & Haynes fosters a collegial and collaborative culture where hard work is rewarded with excellent pay, benefits, and positive life balance. Our smaller firm environment allows for enhanced learning in all aspects of public accounting with direct contact with highly experienced professionals. Inquire today, contact Philip Walsh.

Partner support and guidance

The ability to work with many different clients across multiple industries

No travel outside Massachusetts

An intimate environment where you know your colleagues

Positive work-life balance

Our Culture

Our culture is supportive, hardworking and fun! The office is small enough that you will know all of your colleagues and work regularly with most of them. We support a good work-life balance for all team members, and we encourage everyone to play as hard as we work!

Our Heritage

We were founded as a traditional accounting firm, but have grown and changed considerably over the past 90 years, led in large part by our former Managing Partner, Fred Haynes. The one thing that hasn’t changed, however, is our steadfast commitment to our clients, and working as a team behind the scenes to provide them with the most dedicated service and financial savvy in the industry. 

Current Openings

We are actively seeking to fill the following positions:

Tax Manager

About Us

Livingston & Haynes has been a trusted name in public accounting since 1936 and we are in it for the long run! Our thriving tax department provides services to high net worth individuals, and families, closely-held businesses, non-profit organizations, and professional partnerships across New England. Our commitment to the highest professional standards and our dedication to providing value has led us to develop long-term relationships with our clients, many of whom have worked with us for generations. Decade after decade, L & H has married tradition with innovation for long-term growth.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Tax Manager to join our office. In this role, you will prepare, supervise, and review tax returns for individuals and corporate entities, manage client relationships, provide strategic tax advice, and foster a collaborative culture of excellence in our tax department.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns for high-net-worth individuals and businesses (corporate, partnership, and S-corp).

• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize client tax positions and minimize liabilities.

• Manage client engagements, including planning, budgeting, and execution of tax projects to ensure compliance and timely delivery.

• Conduct tax research and drive understanding of tax laws to provide informed guidance to clients and internal teams.

• Coordinate, educate, and mentor a group of tax associates and senior tax accountants, ensuring high-quality work and professional development.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, proactively identifying opportunities for additional services.

• Collaborate with audit and advisory teams to provide comprehensive support to clients.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master’s in Taxation or related field preferred.

• Certification: Enrolled Agent (EA) or CPA license is required.

• Experience: Six to 10 years of tax experience in tax, demonstrable mastery of 1040 and 1041 preparation as well as proven ability to manage multiple clients and lead a team.

• Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.

• Proficiency with tax software (L & H uses ProSystem fx), Microsoft Office Suite and competency with management software and remote work tools.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.

• Superior attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive base salary, performance-based bonuses.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and dental plan available.

• Retirement: 401(k) with company matching.

• Professional Development: CPA and CPE reimbursement, training opportunities, and career advancement.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules, remote work options, and generous paid time off.

Apply to:

Philip Walsh, Managing Staff Accountant

pwalsh@lh-cpa.com

781-237-3339

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