Tax Manager

This opportunity is ideal for a tax leader who enjoys complex tax work, developing client relationships, mentoring professionals, and contributing to firm growth, with a potential path to partnership. The Tax Senior Manager will oversee complex tax engagements, provide strategic tax planning and compliance guidance, manage client relationships, and lead the development of tax professionals.

Tax Senior Manager / Director

Location: Denver or Colorado Springs, Colorado

About the Opportunity

A leading national public accounting and advisory firm is seeking an experienced tax professional to join its growing team in Denver or Colorado Springs, Colorado. This opportunity is ideal for a tax leader who enjoys complex tax work, developing client relationships, mentoring professionals, and contributing to firm growth, with a potential path to partnership.

The firm offers a collaborative, people-focused culture that emphasizes technical excellence, professional development, innovation, and work-life balance. Team members are encouraged to take ownership of their careers while building meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues.

Position Overview

The Tax Senior Manager will oversee complex tax engagements, provide strategic tax planning and compliance guidance, manage client relationships, and lead the development of tax professionals. This individual will play a key role in delivering high-quality service, supporting business development, and contributing to the continued growth of the tax practice.

The position offers an opportunity for an accomplished tax professional to expand their leadership responsibilities and pursue a long-term career path toward partnership.

Key Responsibilities

• Review complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns, preparing highly complex returns as needed.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while addressing tax matters and coordinating related entity filings.
• Oversee tax return preparation and review processes, providing constructive feedback and ensuring technical accuracy.
• Review accounting procedures and financial information to support tax compliance and planning.
• Evaluate entity structures and organizational arrangements for tax implications and optimization opportunities.
• Develop and communicate quarterly estimated tax liabilities and strategic tax planning recommendations.
• Research complex tax issues, document findings, and provide practical guidance and solutions.
• Lead, train, mentor, and develop tax professionals, including conducting performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and other professional advisors to deliver comprehensive tax solutions.
• Manage multiple engagements, establish priorities, and ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Stay current on federal and state tax legislation, regulatory developments, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to practice growth, operational excellence, innovation, and ongoing professional development.
• Meet annual billable hour expectations and other performance objectives.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support the firm's strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of public accounting or relevant tax preparation and compliance experience.
• Active CPA license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Strong technical knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to address complex tax matters and develop effective tax planning strategies.
• Experience with professional tax preparation software and related accounting tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, relationship management, and mentoring skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements, meet deadlines, and maintain a high standard of accuracy.
• Flexibility to work additional hours during peak periods as business needs require.

Benefits and Professional Development

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' professional growth and personal well-being, including:

• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and a firmwide winter break from December 24 through January 1.
• Paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Mentorship and career development programs.
• CPA examination support.
• Firm-sponsored events, team activities, and employee celebrations.

Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week.

Career Advancement

This opportunity offers a potential path to partnership for a motivated tax professional who demonstrates strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, client relationship skills, and a commitment to practice development.

Candidates may be based in either Denver or Colorado Springs, Colorado.



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