Senior Tax Manager

Ascendo Resources; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Ascendo Resources is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead a Corporate Tax team in Dallas, TX. This role focuses on complex tax planning, partnership transactions, client strategy, business development, and team leadership.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in Big 4 or national firms, CPA license, and strong expertise in partnership tax and tax modeling. The position offers a hybrid work model with in-office collaboration several days per week.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in a National or Big 4 public accounting firm or relevant industry experience.
• Experience with complex operating partnership tax issues.
• Bachelor’s degree; Master of Taxation or JD preferred.
• Active CPA license or passing bar examination.
• Strong tax research, analytical, and technical writing skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and financial/tax modeling.
• Experience with tax preparation software such as ProSystem fx or GoSystem Tax.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to confidently manage multiple priorities, lead teams, and communicate complex tax matters to clients and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the engagement leader for key client accounts, overseeing planning, execution, and final deliverables.
• Advise clients and senior tax leadership on complex partnership tax matters, including income allocation modeling and acquisition/disposition planning.
• Analyze and document significant partnership transactions and related tax considerations.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships through proactive tax planning and advisory services.
• Participate in proposal development and business development initiatives.
• Lead and develop a team of U.S.- and internationally based tax professionals, including providing ongoing coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Build strong relationships with tax Partners and Directors through excellent client service, communication, and leadership.
• Become a trusted advisor to sophisticated clients by delivering practical, commercially focused tax solutions.

Skills

Tax planning

Partnership tax

Leadership

Communication

Tax research

Excel modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Taxation or JD preferred

Tools

ProSystem fx

GoSystem Tax

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a leading national professional services firm is looking for an accomplished Senior Tax Manager to join its growing Corporate Tax team in Dallas, TX.

This is an opportunity for an experienced tax professional who wants more than compliance work. You’ll have a meaningful role in complex tax planning, partnership transactions, client strategy, business development, and team leadership—while working alongside experienced tax partners and professionals across the U.S. and internationally.

If you enjoy solving sophisticated tax issues, building trusted client relationships, and developing high-performing teams, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Tax Manager, you will:

• Serve as the engagement leader for key client accounts, overseeing planning, execution, and final deliverables.
• Advise clients and senior tax leadership on complex partnership tax matters, including income allocation modeling and acquisition/disposition planning.
• Analyze and document significant partnership transactions and related tax considerations.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships through proactive tax planning and advisory services.
• Participate in proposal development and business development initiatives.
• Lead and develop a team of U.S.- and internationally based tax professionals, including providing ongoing coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Build strong relationships with tax Partners and Directors through excellent client service, communication, and leadership.
• Become a trusted advisor to sophisticated clients by delivering practical, commercially focused tax solutions.

What our client is looking for:

The ideal candidate brings:

• 7+ years of experience in a National or Big 4 public accounting firm or relevant industry experience.
• Significant experience with complex operating partnership tax issues.
• A Bachelor’s degree; Master of Taxation or JD preferred.
• An active CPA license or passing bar examination.
• Strong tax research, analytical, and technical writing skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and financial/tax modeling.
• Experience with tax preparation software such as ProSystem fx or GoSystem Tax.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills.
• The ability to confidently manage multiple priorities, lead teams, and communicate complex tax matters to clients and senior stakeholders.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a chance to step into a high-impact leadership role where your technical expertise and business judgment will matter.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

Work on sophisticated tax and transaction matters

Develop and deepen executive-level client relationships

Lead and mentor talented tax professionals

Participate in business development and growth initiatives

Collaborate with experienced Partners and senior tax professionals

Build a long-term career with a nationally recognized professional services organization

Work Model: Hybrid

In-office collaboration: Approximately 3 days per week, with the specific cadence determined by the team.

The organization places a strong emphasis on professional development, collaboration, flexibility, community involvement, and maintaining a rewarding career alongside life outside of work.

Ready for Your Next Step?

If you're a Senior Tax Manager, Tax Director, or experienced tax professional looking for greater responsibility, sophisticated client work, and an opportunity to influence both clients and teams, we'd like to hear from you.