Private Foundations Tax Leader — Senior Manager

EisnerAmper; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

EisnerAmper is seeking a Tax Senior Manager with a specialized focus on not-for-profit tax, particularly private foundations, to lead complex engagements and serve as a subject matter expert. This highly technical leadership role partners with firm leadership to deliver scalable tax solutions and guidance.

Hybrid working model with offices available; CPA required and 8+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA required.
• 8+ years of progressive tax experience within public accounting.
• Deep expertise in not-for-profit tax, including private foundations, Form 990/990-PF, excise taxes, and related compliance requirements.
• Experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing engagements end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert in not-for-profit tax, with a focus on private foundations and related entities
• Lead and review complex tax compliance engagements, including Form 990-PF and related filings, ensuring technical accuracy and quality
• Proactively advise internal teams and clients on private foundation tax matters, including excise taxes, distribution requirements, self-dealing rules, and governance considerations
• Partner with engagement teams, client-facing partners, and senior stakeholders to deliver integrated tax solutions and provide technical expertise on complex issues
• Oversee and manage multiple engagements, including planning, execution, staffing, and delivery, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
• Serve as a go‑to resource for complex private foundation tax matters, providing guidance on nuanced regulatory and compliance issues across engagements
• Identify and resolve complex tax issues and provide practical, solution‑oriented guidance
• Mentor and develop tax professionals, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing within the tax practice
• Collaborate across service lines to support cross‑functional client needs, including advisory, audit, and broader tax services
• Stay current on evolving tax legislation and regulatory developments impacting not-for-profit organizations and private foundations

Skills

Not-for-profit tax

Private foundations

Form 990/990-PF

Leadership

Not-for-profit governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Master’s degree in Taxation

Job description

EisnerAmper is seeking a Tax Senior Manager with a specialized focus on not-for-profit tax, particularly private foundations, to lead complex engagements and serve as a subject matter expert. This highly technical leadership role partners with firm leadership to deliver scalable tax solutions and guidance.

Hybrid working model with offices available; CPA required and 8+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting are expected.