Tax Senior Manager - Community Tax Practice

Plante & Moran, PLLC; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Time Off

Holiday pay

401(k) plan

Flexible benefits plans

Travel lodging meal reimbursement

Job summary

Plante Moran, PLLC in Denver, CO, is seeking a seasoned tax professional to manage annual tax compliance for business and individual clients, with leadership responsibilities. You will review returns for S-corporations, C-corporations, partnerships and individuals, supervise staff, and ensure deadlines are met while maintaining a client‑focused approach.

The role offers flexible scheduling around peak times, remote hours possible, and opportunities for reduced hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA, EA, or Bar License required.
• 10+ years of recent tax compliance experience required; public accounting preferred.
• Experience with S-corporations, C-corporations, Partnerships and individuals required.
• Leadership experience within an organization is required.

Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of the annual tax compliance for business and individual clients including planning, scheduling, projections, extensions, responses to tax notices, research, drafting client memorandum, calculating quarterly estimated payments, and billing.
• Review and sign tax returns for S-corporations, C-corporations, Partnerships, and individuals for accuracy and identification of tax‑saving opportunities and tax exposures.
• Supervising and training of staff and interns assigned to these engagements.
• Demonstrate ownership over the status of all assigned projects to ensure all client delivery and statutory filing deadlines are met.
• This position has the opportunity for flexible scheduling around peak times of the year including opportunities for some of the required hours to be performed remotely.
• Potential to consider reduced working hour arrangements.

Skills

Tax compliance

Leadership

Client service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.

Your role. Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Managing all aspects of the annual tax compliance for business and individual clients including planning, scheduling, projections, extensions, responses to tax notices, research, drafting client memorandum, calculating quarterly estimated payments, and billing.
• Review and sign tax returns for S-corporations, C-corporations, Partnerships, and individuals for accuracy and identification of tax‑saving opportunities and tax exposures.
• Supervising and training of staff and interns assigned to these engagements.
• Demonstrate ownership over the status of all assigned projects to ensure all client delivery and statutory filing deadlines are met.
• This position has the opportunity for flexible scheduling around peak times of the year including opportunities for some of the required hours to be performed remotely.
• Potential to consider reduced working hour arrangements.

The qualifications.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA, EA, or Bar License required.
• 10+ years of recent tax compliance experience is required; experience in public accounting is preferred.
• Experience with S-corporations, C-corporations, Partnerships, and Individual taxation is required.
• Experience with Fiduciary, Estate and Gift, and Not‑For‑Profit tax returns, including private foundations, is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills within an organization.
• Experience with routine accounting assistance is preferred but not required.
• Qualified individuals must either reside in or near the Denver area or be willing to relocate to the area for this opportunity.

What makes us different?

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk‑free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world‑class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s "100 Best Companies to Work For," and an endless array of opportunities.

At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities.

So, what are you waiting for?

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face‑to‑face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work.

Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English.

Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.

Benefits available to eligible staff include:

• Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre‑determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business‑related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business‑related use.
• A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff.
• A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff.
• Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $120,000-$185,000

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

Our founders often referred to our firm as "a people firm disguised as an accounting firm." Why? Because people are at the core of everything we do, and our firm was built on values and principles that support this philosophy to this day.