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Fenner Melstrom & Dooling

Tax Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Birmingham, MI, USA
HybridHybrid work model with flexibility to work from home.
AccountingTax Accounting

About the job

Requirements
  • A licensed Certified Public Accountant is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in accounting or tax is required.
  • Five or more years of accounting and business tax preparation experience is ideal.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize existing projects based on client needs.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
  • Ability to identify and solve problems.
  • Ability to see the big picture to guide and assist clients.
  • Maintain high ethical standards and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
  • Review and adjust small-business clients’ financial statements.
  • Prepare business tax returns for partnerships and corporations, as well as individual tax returns.
  • Review business and individual tax returns prepared by other team members and provide feedback.
  • Coordinate with team members to ensure clients receive high-quality work.
  • Research complex tax matters and draft memoranda.
  • Identify and implement tax planning and consulting opportunities for clients.
  • Prepare and coordinate communications with new and existing clients, and deliver financial statements, tax returns, and other matters to clients.
  • Manage client expectations and assist clients with tax and related questions.
  • Identify and research tax questions relevant to clients’ situations and monitor tax updates.
  • Formulate and implement tax advice and help individuals and businesses comply with tax regulations.
  • Ensure project deadlines are met for clients.
  • Participate in tax planning and consultation for clients, providing compliance review and advisory services for individuals, partnerships, C corporations, and S corporations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Five or more years of accounting and business tax preparation experience is described as ideal.

About the company

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Fenner Melstrom & Dooling

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Headquarters

Birmingham, Michigan

Founded

1950

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What believers are saying

  • FMD posted a senior tax manager role in September 2026, showing active expansion.
  • Samantha Aris joined the administrative team in January 2026, supporting operational capacity.
  • The firm still advertises broad services in 2026, including M&A support and global tax consulting.

What critics are saying

  • Partner-driven CPA firms lose clients fast when rainmakers leave; Jesslyn Molnar joined January 2026.
  • Hiring pages in September 2026 signal persistent staffing pressure across tax season.
  • A Birmingham boutique faces margin compression if larger firms poach audits and tax clients.

What makes Fenner Melstrom & Dooling unique

  • FMD serves privately held businesses, high-income families, and employee benefit plan audits.
  • FMD markets itself as independent by choice, avoiding big-firm conflicts.
  • FMD combines tax, audit, succession planning, and wealth preservation under one roof.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Training Programs
  • Mentorship Program

Company News

PRLog
Jul 12th, 2022
Kim Beare Of Fmd Awarded Firm Manager Of The Year By Cpafma

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