Senior Manager, Tax - Corporate Tax

NextGenEnergyJobs; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs seeks a senior tax professional to lead and manage complex federal, state, and local tax compliance engagements for corporate clients, including multinational structures.

The role involves reviewing returns and provisions, guiding staff, and providing proactive tax planning while ensuring high-quality service and profitability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably in public accounting.
• CPA license required; JD/LLM may be considered depending on scope.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state tax compliance and ASC 740.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex federal, state, and local tax compliance engagements for corporate clients.
• Review complex tax returns, workpapers, estimates, extensions, and related filings for accuracy.

Skills

Tax compliance

ASC 740

Public accounting

Leadership

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

OneSource

Corptax

Job description

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex federal, state, and local tax compliance engagements for corporate clients, including consolidated groups and multinational structures.
• Review complex tax returns, workpapers, estimates, extensions, and related filings to ensure technical accuracy, quality, and timely completion.
• Lead and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions (ASC 740), including deferred tax analysis, valuation allowance assessment, uncertain tax position documentation, and effective tax rate reconciliation.
• Research and interpret complex tax laws, regulations, rulings, and guidance; prepare technical memoranda and communicate findings to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to help clients manage tax obligations, identify opportunities, and mitigate risk.
• Serve as a primary client contact for assigned engagements, building strong relationships and delivering responsive, high quality service.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, staffing, billing, realization, and overall profitability.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and review the work of tax associates, seniors, and managers; provide timely coaching and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with partners and leadership on client strategy, technical matters, service opportunities, and practice growth initiatives.
• Support tax notice responses, examinations, and controversy matters, including communication with taxing authorities as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of tax law changes and industry trends, and communicate relevant impacts to clients and teammembers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• CPA license required; JD, LLM in Taxation, or Enrolled Agent credential may be considered depending on role scope.
• Typically 7+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably within a public accounting or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing multiple client engagements.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and state tax compliance, tax planning, and applicable tax regulations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in ASC 740 income tax accounting and US GAAP as applied to corporate clients, with hands on experience preparing or reviewing income tax provisions.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing tax professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly to clients and team members.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and high quality standards.
• Experience with tax provision software (e.g., OneSource, Corptax) preferred.