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Looking for some perspective or encouragement from fellow corporate tax professionals.
I have 9 years of total experience with a background that spans both the technology and technical sides of tax:
Years 1–4: Started in Public Accounting (Big 4) and spent 4 years in Tax Technology roles across both public and corporate environments.
Years 5–9: Moved into a Full Technical Tax role (Partnerships) at my current company, where I’ve been for over 4 years.
The transition from tax technology into a pure partnership tax role felt like a bit of a speed bump, and I’m starting to get worried about not being promoted to Manager yet.
To be transparent, for a long time I viewed my corporate path as secondary while I managed a small business on the side. However, I’ve recently shifted my focus and am committed to going "all in" on my corporate career to reach the Manager level.
My question for the community:
Has anyone been in my shoes where you were promoted to Manager later in your career? I'm feeling a bit discouraged seeing peers hit the milestone earlier, and I’m wondering what the "unlock" was that finally got you the promotion or if you had to move externally to reset your trajectory.
Any advice on how to bridge this gap would be greatly appreciated!
I DO HAVE MY CPA
Why did you want to leave tax tech
Just thought it was way too specialized and didn’t want to limit my career paths, ironic huh?
I was promoted to manager later in my career, later than you. I had to switch employers to get the promotion, I went in to the new job as a manager.
You should be talking about this with your manager at your periodic check ins / performance review meetings. They should be telling you your skills gap(s) and things to do to become a candidate for promotion. At this point you should have a relationship with the person your manager reports to, and be able to discuss broader career development with them.
How was the adjustment to the manager role? Did you have to play a lot of catch-up?
Not being able to become manager at non big 4 with 9 yoe is somewhat odd. Its possible in industry though
Have you considered talking to your coaches?
Sounds like the side business you weren't giving 100%? That will shine through on the day to day, so that is likely what held you back. Talk to your managers and DL/coach and see what has to be done to get to the next level, and def show commitment to the role.