Tax Senior Manager

Pinionglobal; North Platte (NE); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k/profit-sharing

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Pinion is seeking a Senior Tax Manager in North Platte, Nebraska, offering hybrid work flexibility. You will oversee federal, state, and local tax returns, serve as lead advisor on complex engagements, and guide a team to deliver proactive tax planning and client service.

With 8+ years in public accounting and a CPA license, you’ll strengthen client relationships, mentor staff, and shape the growth of Pinion’s tax practice while collaborating across clients and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 8+ years of public accounting experience.
• CPA license.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee the preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.
• Lead advisory engagements for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and other flow-through entities.
• Analyze client data to identify trends, potential issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams, articulating complex tax concepts clearly and confidently.
• Mentor, coach, and develop managers, senior associates, and associates, providing technical guidance and career development support.
• Stay informed on current tax issues and agricultural industry trends to provide proactive advice.

Skills

Public accounting

CPA

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting

Tools

CCH Axcess Tax

Job description

Drive Impact Through Expertise and Leadership

Are you an experienced tax professional ready to expand your leadership impact? As a Senior Tax Manager at Pinion, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, leading complex tax engagements while helping develop the next generation of professionals. This is an opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with strategic leadership in a collaborative environment that values innovation, growth, and exceptional client service.

In this role, you'll partner with businesses, owners, and individuals to provide proactive tax planning, compliance oversight, and strategic guidance that drives meaningful results. You'll play a critical role in strengthening client relationships, developing team members, and influencing the continued growth of our tax practice.

This role is based in North Platte, Nebraska, with flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement.

Why Pinion?

Pinion is the nation’s leading food and ag consulting and accounting firm, helping clients and communities thrive through bold thinking and innovation. We foster a collaborative, growth-oriented, and joy-filled culture where professionals are empowered to make a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Review and oversee the preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as the lead advisor on complex tax engagements for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and other flow-through entities.
• Analyze client data to identify trends, potential issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams, articulating complex tax concepts clearly and confidently.
• Mentor, coach, and develop managers, senior associates, and associates, providing technical guidance and career development support.
• Stay informed on current tax issues and agricultural industry trends to provide proactive advice.

What You’ll Need for This Position

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 8+ years of public accounting experience.
• CPA license.

Technical Expertise

• Proven background in managing complex tax engagements and client relationships.
• Experience in tax return preparation and review across multiple entity types.
• Tax project leadership/management and supervisory experience.

Core Competencies

• Digital fluency, including ability to learn and navigate CCH Axcess Tax.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify patterns and issues.
• Excellent communication skills for client and team interactions.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and relationship-building ability.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 20% annually.
• Desire to contribute to an innovative, collaborative, and growth-focused culture.

What’s In It For You

• A people-centered culture, with fun included among our core firm values.
• A robust training and development program designed to help you discover your distinct abilities and use them to grow yourself and the firm.
• Freedom to explore your areas of interest.

Pinion offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401k/profit-sharing, paid time off and holidays, flexible work arrangements, and paid parental leave.

Compensation: In some states and municipalities, Pinion is required by law to include a reasonable estimate for range of compensation. When making compensation decisions, Pinion takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications/licenses, and geographic location. The wide range for this role reasonably accounts for these factors. Specific compensation decisions are made based on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $135,000 - $150,000.

EEO: Pinion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.