Tax Manager

gpac LLC.; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fridays off May–December (onsite)

401(k) with 3% employer match

Medical and dental insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Unlimited vacation and paid holidays

Employer-paid CPE and dues

Onsite work environment

Job summary

Lacerte is seeking a Tax Manager in Littleton/Centennial, CO, to serve closely held businesses and individuals. You will influence planning, mentor staff, and deliver accurate returns with strong workpapers. This onsite role emphasizes client communication and proactive scheduling.

The ideal candidate has 4–7 years in public accounting, CPA licensure, and the ability to manage returns with limited supervision while maintaining high-quality work and clear client interactions.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of public accounting experience with substantial business and individual tax work.
• Active CPA license (a strong EA will also be considered).
• Ability to prepare and review business and individual returns with limited day-to-day direction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for closely held businesses and individuals with complete workpapers.
• Research tax questions, document conclusions, and bring partner-level matters forward.
• Lead tax projections, estimated payments, extensions and planning recommendations.
• Work directly with clients to gather information, resolve questions and explain next steps.
• Manage deadlines, track outstanding items, and raise issues early.
• Review work prepared by others and help junior staff learn from feedback.
• Support compilation and financial statement review engagements.

Skills

Tax research

Communication

Team leadership

Education

CPA license

Tools

Lacerte

Job description

Lacerte.

TAX MANAGER - LITTLETON/CENTENNIAL, CO - $120K-$150K - FRIDAYS OFF MAY THROUGH DECEMBER

A growing CPA firm is adding a Tax Manager to keep up with demand. You'll work with closely held businesses and individuals, and you'll have real input on planning and on developing the team.

What you will do

• Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns for closely held businesses and individuals, with complete, organized workpapers.
• Research tax questions, document conclusions, and bring partner-level matters forward.
• Lead tax projections, estimated payments, extensions and planning recommendations.
• Work directly with clients to gather information, resolve questions and explain next steps.
• Manage deadlines, track outstanding items, and raise technical or scheduling issues early.
• Review work prepared by others and help junior staff learn from review feedback.
• Support compilation and financial statement review engagements.

What you bring

• 4-7 years of public accounting experience, with substantial business and individual tax work.
• An active CPA license (a strong EA will also be considered).
• The ability to prepare and review business and individual returns with limited day-to-day direction.
• Sound accounting fundamentals, organized workpapers and practical tax research skills.
• Clear communication, reliable follow-through, and comfort working with clients and colleagues.

Helpful Additional Experience

• Reviewing returns and workpapers and developing junior colleagues.
• Gift, estate and fiduciary returns.
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Compensation And Benefits

• $120,000-$150,000 base salary.
• 401(k) with a 3% employer match.
• Medical and dental insurance contribution.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Unlimited vacation and paid holidays.
• Employer-paid CPE, professional licenses, and AICPA and state CPA society dues.
• Onsite, with Fridays off May through December, except specified weeks around the September and October extension deadlines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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