Tax Senior Manager - Corporations

CohnReznick; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CohnReznick is seeking a Tax Senior Manager to join our Houston office and lead complex U.S. federal and state tax engagements for corporate clients. This hybrid position emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and delivering value through thoughtful planning and client service.

You will oversee engagement teams, coordinate with senior leadership, and drive innovative tax strategies while ensuring compliance and high-quality deliverables. A CPA and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of work experience in a National or Big 4 public accounting firm or related industry experience.
• Active CPA license or passing of bar examination required
• Strong tax research and writing skills
• In-depth experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel modeling tools
• Knowledge of tax preparation software including ProSystem FX or Go System Tax
• Exceptional organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as the engagement lead on specific client accounts, taking responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverables
• Assist senior tax leadership with partnership income tax planning including modeling of partnership income allocations and partnership acquisition/disposition planning
• Documentation of significant partnership transactions including assistance with transaction documentation
• Identify opportunities to expand the scope of current engagements through identification of client needs and proactive tax planning
• Actively participate in proposal development
• Manage a team of U.S. and India based staff associates, including interns, while providing regular performance coaching and feedback
• Gain the respect and confidence of the tax partners and directors through effective client management, timely and accurate communication, and clear and concise direction and leadership

Skills

Tax research

Tax writing

Excel modeling

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master of Taxation

JD

Tools

ProSystem FX

Go System Tax

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation's top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients' unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity in our corporation's team for a Tax Senior Manager based out of our Houston, TX office. CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.

YOUR TEAM.

This position will support our Corporations team. You will work on a team with other Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners. This team has a passion for what they do and a focus on consistently delivering value to our clients.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we're united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it's working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your "why" at the firm. We believe it's important to balance work with everyday life - and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Serve as the engagement lead on specific client accounts, taking responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverables
• Assist senior tax leadership with partnership income tax planning including modeling of partnership income allocations and partnership acquisition/disposition planning
• Documentation of significant partnership transactions including assistance with transaction documentation
• Identify opportunities to expand the scope of current engagements through identification of client needs and proactive tax planning
• Actively participate in proposal development
• Manage a team of U.S. and India based staff associates, including interns, while providing regular performance coaching and feedback
• Gain the respect and confidence of the tax partners and directors through effective client management, timely and accurate communication, and clear and concise direction and leadership

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

• 7+ years of work experience in a National or Big 4 public accounting firm or related industry experience; experience in complex operating partnership tax issues required
• Bachelor's Degree required, Master of Taxation or JD preferred
• Active CPA license or passing of bar examination required
• Strong tax research and writing skills
• In-depth experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel modeling tools
• Knowledge of tax preparation software including ProSystem FX or Go System Tax
• Exceptional organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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