Tax Manager

General Purpose:The Tax Manager serves a key role responsible for the tax compliance, planning, research, and advisory services for the firm. Navigating complex tax issues, the Tax Manager serves as the expert for all tax matters including but not limited to US federal and multi-state partnership taxes, Pass Through Entity (PTE) tax elections, professional corporations holding partnership interests, payroll taxes, sales/use taxes and property taxes, while providing guidance on changing tax laws and practices related to professional services firms. The scope of this role is for a subject-matter expert in state and federal tax to work as an individual contributor, collaborating closely with stakeholders within the firm to ensure overall tax compliance for the organization.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:Manage external relationships, serving as primary liaison with the firm’s outside tax advisors, providing information to external accountants with respect to the preparation of U.S. federal and state partnership tax returns and partnership with third-party tax preparers or internal personnel, oversee coordination, preparation, and issuance of the firm’s US federal, state and local government tax returns; including but not limited to income tax, payroll tax, sales/use tax and property tax returns and ensure they are filed on a timely basis.Act as the firm’s primary point of contact for partner-driven tax questions. Provide tax support to the firm’s partners and their advisors, addressing their requests in a timely and efficient manner while demonstrating an advanced understanding of the firm’s tax reporting and tax planning concepts.Oversee the distribution of Schedule K-1sOversee timely partnership quarterly estimated tax payments across multiple state jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with varying state-specific requirements, due dates and minimum payment thresholds.Manage Pass Through Entity (PTE) tax elections including jurisdiction analysis, recommendations, implementations and reporting.Oversee, coordinate and manage tax inquiries, audits and communication with tax authorities as needed.Maintain current knowledge of tax regulations affecting the partnership in the relevant jurisdictions and communicate to the appropriate firm personnel important tax developments affecting the firm’s business, including the impact of having to file in new jurisdictions.Monitor proposed changes in tax laws, evaluating their impact on the partnership, and subsequently making recommendations.With sharp attention to ever-changing tax strategies, strategize with management regarding tax planning and assessing and mitigating domestic tax risk and implement strategies that reduce the firm and partners’ tax liabilities.Partner with Controller to ensure accurate calculation of fixed asset depreciation for tax purposes.Assure compliance with appropriate payroll tax reporting, including leading resolution for any payroll tax issues of remote employees.Work with Accounting team to ensure the firm’s expenses are managed and recorded in a tax efficient manner.Work to ensure department objectives are met timely and accurately, and firm procedures are aligned with firm goals and tax strategy.Develop and implement tax accounting methodology and business processes.Drive process improvements and maintain knowledge of trends in technology and artificial intelligence to improve efficiency.Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and works with key personnel on various special projects as needed.Plan, coordinate, and execute multiple complex projects.Assume responsibility for maintaining the highest level of confidentiality of all financial and systems-related petencies:Communication – Understands the importance of and demonstrates verbal, written, and non-verbal communications.Customer/Client Experience – Creates a consistent and exceptional experience for others, whether directly to external clients/customers or indirectly through internal support, that elevates the overall perception of the firm.Job Knowledge & Technical Skill – Demonstrates an understanding of objectives, duties, responsibilities, and expectations of the job with exceptional quality anization & Planning – Proactively takes actions, finds solutions, and displays skills to be efficient and productive.Supervisory Duties (if applicable):Ability to drive results through influence and informal leadership skills.Job Qualifications (Education, Experience and Certification):Undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance and/or other related field required.Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required; other professional tax certification desired.7+ years of tax experience required.Background in US partnership and individual taxation with experience in a “Big 4” Accounting Firm and/or a National Law Firm preferred.Advanced knowledge and understanding of financial operations, including accounting software (Aderant), spreadsheets (Excel), graphics and word processing applications.Able to work with artificial intelligence products and fluent with large language models.Demonstrated knowledge of partnership taxation, professional corporations, complicated tax subjects and an ability to distill key points for non-tax experts.Experience with equity partners’ capital, partnership accounting, and Schedule K-1 review.Knowledge of property, sales/use and payroll tax in addition to income tax is desired.Possess excellent analytical skills and a methodical, detail-oriented approach to navigate complex tax issues.Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Candidate is expected to be able to communicate effectively with partners and the highest level of management in a professional manner.Must have ‘can do’ attitude and willing to do what it takes to meet tight deadlines.Must be able to perform research on tax laws and regulations for various jurisdictions and different types of tax.Physical Requirements:While performing the duties of this position, the employee must have the ability to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; manipulate (lift, carry, move) weights of at least ten (10) pounds; have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on a computer and/or related office equipment; speak clearly and concisely so listeners can understand; and regularly understand the speech of another person.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work Environment:Professional office atmosphere. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for prolonged periods. Position may require occasional off-hour meetings and events.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those this position encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.Holland & Hart offers of employment take into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. The Colorado salary range is $125,317 - $208,862 annually. A discretionary bonus may be available based upon performance.The application window is anticipated to close on or after Friday, August 15, 2025.Holland & Hart works hard to promote work/life balance with a 37.5-hour scheduled work week for most staff employees, a robust wellness program, and generous PTO and holiday pay for eligible employees. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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Created: 2025-09-17