NFP Tax Manager

Kahn Litwin Renza; Middletown (RI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition assistance

CPA exam support

Education programs

Job summary

KLR is seeking a Not-for-Profit Tax Manager to join our growing Tax Team in New England. The role supports exempt organization tax compliance, planning, and reporting for private foundations and public charities.

The candidate will manage staff on engagements, prepare Form 990-series filings, and advise clients on IRS/state notices while collaborating with partners to deliver high-quality service.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Accounting.
• Master's degree in Taxation or related field preferred.
• Active CPA license, Enrolled Agent (EA) or JD with license required.
• 5+ years of federal exempt organizations tax experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor, identify client issues and communicate solutions.
• Manage staff on engagement deliverables and review work.
• Ensure compliance with quality controls and on-time delivery.
• Provide advisory guidance on exempt organization tax matters and Form 990-series.
• Prepare and review 990, 990-PF and 990-T filings.
• Address IRS/state notices and advise on related risks.
• Mentor and supervise associate/supervisor level staff.
• Collaborate with tax partners to meet planning and compliance needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Advisory mindset

Client relationship

Education

BS in Accounting

MS in Taxation or related

CPA / EA / JD license

Tools

Tax software

Job description

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NFP Tax Manager

Active - Regular full-time Andover, MA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1415

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

KLR is one of the fastest growing accounting firms in New England. Due to department growth, we are seeking a Not for Profit (NFP) Tax Manager to join our firm based in any of our New England offices, Andover, Boston, Newport, or Providence, on a flexible hybrid basis.

KLR is ranked as a Top 100 accounting and business consulting firm in the United States. KLR operates four (4) offices in MA and RI, a remote workforce throughout the US, and has more than 350 professionals.

As a Manager on our Tax Team, you will utilize your educational background, technical expertise, advisory mindset, and organizational skills as you work directly with clients of the Firm.

Position Description:

• Serve as client's trusted advisor, demonstrate knowledge of industry trends, identify client issues and conflicts; proactively communicate solution options to client and team.
• Manage staff on engagement deliverables (such as tax returns, work papers, etc.), complete technical and strategic reviews as a member of the financial engagement review.
• Ensure compliance with quality control standards; timely delivery and on budget.
• Work collaboratively with team members to provide advisory guidance to clients regarding exempt organization tax return matters, including private foundation and public charity compliance, planning, and reporting issues.
• Utilize tax preparation software to prepare, review and process complex tax returns.
• Prepare and review forms 990, 990-PF and 990-T in an efficient and effective manner.
• Advise clients on IRS and state tax notices and correspondence related to exempt organizations, including private foundations, public charities, Form 990-series filings, and state unrelated business income matters.
• Identify opportunities to support clients proactively through technical research, issue resolution, and practical recommendations that address federal and state exempt organization tax risks.
• Ensure both that clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens.
• Comply with all firm policies and standards and ensure that client service teams are also in compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines to match internal and client expectations for timely delivery of service.
• Knowledge and ability to apply current tax practices.
• Identify when research is needed; clearly and concisely frame issues to be researched; clearly and concisely report and communicate the analysis.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to client engagement team members.
• Develop, train, and supervise associate and supervisor level team members.
• Work closely with tax partners to satisfy the needs with planning compliance.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change from time to time with notice whenever possible but not guaranteed.

Position Requirements:

• BS Degree in Accounting
• Master's degree in Taxation or related field preferred
• Active CPA license, Enrolled Agent (EA) credential, or JD with a valid law license required
• 5+ years of federal exempt organizations tax experience
• Public Accounting Tax experience preferred
• Strong review, compliance, and advisory skills related to Forms 990, 990-PF and 990-T information returns.
• Experience researching and responding to IRS and state notices, including matters involving exempt status, private foundation rules, public charity reporting, and state unrelated business income filings.
• Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements and related expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory ability, strong operational and project management skills.

We are seeking a full-time candidate. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with expected overtime during our peak season: April to May and October to November and sporadically throughout the rest of the year. These periods require increasing normal weekly hours, which may include weekends.

Pay Range:

The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range do not include benefits and bonus potential and are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location.

$120,000.00 - $140,000.00

KLR offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support both your professional growth and personal well-being, including medical and dental insurance, generous paid time off, and a competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution. We invest in our people through tuition assistance, CPA exam support, robust in-house education and leadership development programs, and meaningful opportunities for community involvement. Learn more about our benefits here: So much more than an accounting firm, CPA | Regional Accounting Firm

Come join a firm who has recently been recognized for 20 years as a “Best Place to Work” by the Providence Business Journal and voted as a Top 100 Firm in the country by Accounting Today!

KLR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.