Tax Manager (Contract)

NextStep Recruiting; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 68,880 - 123,984; Part time

Job summary

A reputable recruiting firm seeks a Contract Tax Manager in Dallas for a short-term consulting role. This position emphasizes immediate execution and backlog cleanup of prior tax filings. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical review skills and independent work capabilities. The project duration is approximately two to three months, with a preference for full-time hours. This role presents an opportunity to engage in critical tax work where past experience in public accounting is essential.

Qualifications

• Experienced tax professional with a focus on execution and cleanup.
• Ability to prepare and file delinquent federal and multi-state returns.
• Experience reconstructing prior-year workpapers with incomplete documentation.

Responsibilities

• Handle backlog of legacy work left by a former partner.
• Identify missing information and work through IRS and state notices.
• Execute high-volume cleanup projects and legacy return remediation.

Skills

Strong technical review skills

Public accounting experience

Ability to work independently

Job description

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Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $90.00/hr

Contract Tax Manager opportunity, hybrid, based in Dallas.

This is a short‑term consulting role for an experienced tax professional who can step in immediately and take ownership of a backlog of legacy work left behind by a former partner.

The focus is on execution and cleanup, rather than client development or a lengthy ramp‑up.

The engagement centers on preparing and filing delinquent federal and multi‑state returns, amended returns, and related catch‑up work across individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and trusts. The right consultant will be comfortable reconstructing prior‑year workpapers where documentation is incomplete, identifying missing information, and working through IRS and state notices tied to prior filings.

This role is best suited for a tax manager‑level professional with strong technical review skills, solid public accounting experience, and the ability to work independently with minimal oversight. Someone who has handled high‑volume cleanup projects or legacy return remediation will be especially effective here.

Project duration is approximately two to three months, with full‑time hours preferred. Immediate or near‑term availability is important.

If this type of focused, hands‑on consulting work aligns with your background, it is worth a conversation.

NextStep Recruiting provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, or applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Finance