Public Tax Manager

Confidential Employer; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Public Tax Manager position in Denver, CO, overseeing complex tax compliance for partnerships and pass-through entities, identifying planning opportunities, and leading staff development. The role serves as the primary client contact in a collaborative, high-integrity culture with a strong focus on growth.

The candidate will have CPA credentials with 5+ years in public accounting and at least 2 years in management, handling diverse client industries and tax issues with strategic oversight.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of public accounting with at least 2 years in management.
• Strong knowledge of pass-through entity structures and general corporate taxation.
• Understanding of partnership taxation, partnership equity investments, S-Corporation tax returns, and individual taxation.
• Strong understanding of client businesses and industries.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex partnership tax engagements.
• Address tax compliance and planning needs for clients across multiple industries, including high-net-worth individuals.
• Serve as the main client point of contact, ensuring timely delivery of work and strong communication.
• Identify tax and business issues and recommend strategic planning opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop tax staff and seniors in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.

Skills

CPA

Public accounting

Management

Tax compliance

Partnership tax

Client communication

Tax planning

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Public Tax Manager

Who: A CPA-certified tax professional with at least five years of public accounting experience and a minimum of two years in a managerial role.

What: Manages complex tax compliance for partnerships and other pass-through entities, identifies tax planning opportunities, oversees workflows and deliverables, leads staff development, and serves as the primary client contact.

When: Full-time hybrid role available immediately.

Where: Denver, CO

Why: To support a growing tax practice by providing technical leadership, exceptional client service, and strategic oversight across diverse client industries.

Office Environment: A collaborative, inclusive, high-integrity culture focused on professional growth, innovation, and work-life balance.

Salary: Competitive compensation supported by a comprehensive total rewards and benefits package.

Position Overview:

The Tax Manager will support the South Florida market by managing tax compliance and planning across industries such as manufacturing, real estate, professional services, and high-net-worth individuals. This role includes reviewing complex partnership returns, identifying tax issues and planning opportunities, leading tax staff and seniors, and building strong client relationships. Ideal candidates thrive in a dynamic environment and deliver exceptional client service while overseeing all aspects of engagement execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and review complex partnership tax engagements.
• Address tax compliance and planning needs for clients across multiple industries, including high-net-worth individuals.
• Serve as the main client point of contact, ensuring timely delivery of work and strong communication.
• Identify tax and business issues and recommend strategic planning opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop tax staff and seniors in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master's preferred).
• Active CPA license required.
• Minimum 5 years of public accounting experience with at least 2 years in management.
• Strong knowledge of pass-through entity structures and general corporate taxation.
• Understanding of partnership taxation, partnership equity investments, S-Corporation tax returns, and individual taxation.
• Strong understanding of client businesses and industries.