Senior Tax Manager - Construction & Real Estate

Insite US; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Flexible paid time off

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Flexible benefits arrangements

Travel expense reimbursement

Job summary

Insite US, based in Denver, seeks an experienced Senior Tax Manager to lead the tax practice for a varied client base including construction businesses. You will oversee engagements, review complex returns, and guide staff development while building strong client relationships.

The role requires deep federal/state tax knowledge, a CPA license (or Bar qualification), and 10+ years in a US public accounting tax environment. Some remote work may be accommodated.

Qualifications

• Active CPA licence or Bar qualification.
• 10+ years of recent experience in US public accounting tax.
• Significant construction industry client experience.
• Experience preparing/reviewing returns for S-Corps, C-Corps, partnerships and individuals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tax compliance for a portfolio of business and individual clients.
• Manage engagement planning, workflow, and deadlines.
• Review federal and state tax returns for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide oversight across entity structures (S-Corp, C-Corp, partnerships, individuals).
• Identify planning opportunities and potential liabilities.
• Oversee quarterly estimated tax calculations and IRS notices.

Skills

Client relationships

Tax planning

Leadership

Communication

Tax compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

An established public accounting firm is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join its Denver-based tax practice.

This position will suit an accomplished tax professional with extensive experience advising businesses and individuals, particularly those operating within the construction industry. The successful candidate will take a senior role in overseeing client engagements, reviewing complex tax filings, identifying planning opportunities and supporting the development of the wider tax team.

The firm works with a varied portfolio of privately held businesses, business owners and individuals, offering exposure to multiple areas of taxation and the opportunity to build lasting professional relationships with clients.

This is a leadership-focused position combining technical tax expertise, client relationship management, engagement oversight and staff development.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement & Tax Compliance

• Oversee the complete tax compliance process for a portfolio of business and individual clients, ensuring work is completed accurately and within relevant filing deadlines.
• Manage engagement planning, workflow allocation, scheduling and delivery throughout the annual tax cycle.
• Review and approve federal and state tax returns, ensuring technical accuracy, appropriate treatment of tax positions and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Provide oversight across a range of entity structures, including S-Corporations, C-Corporations, partnerships and individual returns.
• Identify tax planning opportunities, potential liabilities and areas where clients could benefit from additional tax advice.
• Oversee quarterly estimated tax calculations, extensions, tax projections and responses to IRS and other tax authority notices.
• Undertake technical research and prepare written advice, client correspondence and tax memoranda where required.
• Maintain responsibility for engagement budgets, billing and the overall financial performance of assigned client work.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, mentor and support the development of tax professionals at junior and intermediate levels.
• Review completed work and provide constructive technical feedback to maintain high standards across the department.
• Assist with training, coaching and the ongoing development of staff and interns.
• Delegate assignments effectively, monitor progress and address any issues affecting engagement delivery.
• Contribute to the development of a collaborative and accountable working environment.

Client Relationships & Practice Management

• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, developing strong working relationships and understanding their wider business requirements.
• Provide practical guidance on complex tax matters and communicate technical information clearly.
• Take ownership of client deadlines, engagement progress and the resolution of outstanding matters.
• Work alongside other professionals within the practice to support broader client requirements.
• Assist with general accounting-related matters where necessary.

Candidate Requirements

Essential experience and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Active CPA licence or Bar qualification.
• At least 10 years of recent experience within a US public accounting tax environment.
• Significant experience working with construction industry clients.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and state taxation.
• Demonstrable experience preparing and reviewing S-Corporation, C-Corporation, partnership and individual tax returns.
• Previous responsibility for managing client engagements and overseeing multiple concurrent deadlines.
• Proven ability to supervise, develop and lead tax professionals.
• Strong client-facing skills, including the ability to communicate complex tax matters effectively.

Additional experience that would be advantageous

• Experience providing routine accounting support alongside tax compliance services.
• Exposure to tax planning and advisory work for privately held businesses and their owners.
• Experience managing complex client portfolios and supporting wider practice development.

Location & Working Arrangements

The position is based in the Denver metropolitan area. Candidates should already live within a commutable distance or be prepared to relocate.

The firm offers a flexible approach to working arrangements, with scope for some remote working depending on client requirements, team commitments and the time of year.

There is potential to discuss alternative working-hour arrangements, including reduced-hours schedules, for suitable candidates.

As a senior exempt-level position, additional hours may be required during particularly busy periods of the tax calendar.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $135,000-$225,000, depending on relevant experience, technical expertise, qualifications and location.

The wider benefits offering includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Flexible paid time off and designated holidays.
• Discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Flexible benefits arrangements.
• Reimbursement of eligible business-related travel and expenses.
• Additional retirement and pension provisions where applicable.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal individual will be an established tax professional who combines strong technical knowledge with the confidence to manage client relationships and lead a team.

Experience working with construction businesses is particularly important, alongside a solid understanding of the tax considerations affecting different business structures and their owners.

This opportunity would be well suited to an existing Senior Tax Manager or an experienced Tax Manager ready to take on broader leadership responsibilities within a progressive public accounting environment.

Work Authorisation

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the United States without requiring employment sponsorship.