Tax Manager - Partnerships

Staff Financial Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total rewards and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead complex tax compliance and planning initiatives. The role requires at least five years of public accounting experience and a CPA license, with a focus on partnership taxation. The Tax Manager will oversee individual and partnership returns, analyze tax planning opportunities, and provide exceptional client service. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation and extensive benefits in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Minimum 5 years of public accounting experience, including 2+ years in management.
• Strong background with C and S corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.
• Strong background with C and S corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.
• Experience with pass-through entity taxation, particularly partnerships.
• Experience with entity structuring, operating agreement review, allocations, and partner transactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex individual and partnership tax engagements.
• Provide tax planning and compliance support for partnerships and high-net-worth individuals.
• Identify tax and business issues and propose planning opportunities.
• Identify tax and business issues and propose planning opportunities.
• Serve as the main client contact, overseeing workflows, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Lead, train, and develop tax staff and seniors.
• Demonstrate exceptional client service and communication skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Client service

Tax planning expertise

Active CPA license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's preferred

Job description

Tax Manager - Partnerships - Washington, DC

Who: A CPA-certified tax professional with at least five years of public accounting experience, including two years of managerial experience.

What: Manages complex client tax compliance, identifies planning opportunities, leads partnership and high-net-worth engagements, and develops staff while serving as the main client contact.

When: Full-time position available immediately.

Where: Washington, DC Metro market.

Why: To support and grow a dynamic tax practice by delivering expert technical guidance, exceptional client service, and strong leadership across a diverse client base.

Office Environment: A collaborative, inclusive, integrity-driven environment focused on professional development, innovation, and work–life balance.

Salary: Competitive compensation with a comprehensive total rewards and benefits package.

Position Overview: The Tax Manager will oversee tax compliance, planning, and advisory services for middle‑market clients across industries such as manufacturing, real estate and construction, and professional services. This role includes managing complex individual and partnership returns, providing estate, gift, and trust planning support, leading staff, and maintaining strong client relationships. Ideal candidates excel in technical tax matters, communication, and project management and thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and review complex individual and partnership tax engagements.
• Provide tax planning and compliance support for partnerships and high-net-worth individuals.
• Address tax needs for clients across manufacturing, real estate, construction, and professional services.
• Identify tax and business issues and propose planning opportunities.
• Serve as the main client point of contact, overseeing workflows, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Lead, train, and develop tax staff and seniors.
• Demonstrate exceptional client service and communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master’s preferred).
• Active CPA license required.
• Minimum 5 years of public accounting experience, including 2+ years in management.
• Strong background with C and S corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.
• Experience with pass-through entity taxation, particularly partnerships.
• Preferred experience with entity structuring, operating agreement review, allocations, and partner transactions.
• Experience with complex individual, estate, and gift tax planning is a plus.
• Strong understanding of client industries and business operations.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.