$197,800–$215,000 Per Year
Accounting, Budget Management, Business Development, Candidate Sourcing, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Consulting, Corporate Tax, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Financial Services, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), IRC (Internet Relay Chat), IRS (Internal Revenue Service), Leadership, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Mergers and Acquisitions, Performance Analysis, Project Tracking, Proposal Development, Public Accounting, Regulations, Strategic Planning, Tax Accounting, Tax Planning, Tax Regulations, Tax Returns, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Willing to Travel
Job Opportunity: Partnership Taxation Senior Manager – Operating
Location: Dallas, TX (Preferred) | Houston, TX | Austin, TX
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days in-office or at client sites effective March 2026)
Salary Range: $197,800 – $215,000 / yr
Travel: Ability to travel as needed to support client engagements.
Relocation: Regional relocation assistance is available.
Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Type: This is a backfill position for a high-growth team.
The Role
As the Partnership Tax Senior Manager, you will be a cornerstone of the tax leadership team, driving the production of primary and secondary reviews for highly complex partnership tax returns. You will serve as a strategic consultant, providing innovative tax planning and high-value solutions to a diverse client base across multiple industries.
This is an "actionable" leadership role. We are looking for a professional who can step in quickly, master a short ramp-up period (3–6 months), and immediately begin guiding complex engagements and mentoring the next generation of tax talent.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership: Lead the team in evaluating tax aspects of partnership agreements and managing IRC 704(b) accounts.
- Project Oversight: Plan, execute, and complete tax projects for clients in industries including Technology, Financial Services, Manufacturing, and Hospitality.
- Client Strategy: Market, design, and implement sophisticated tax-planning strategies while managing engagement budgets and deadlines.
- Business Development: Maintain and expand existing client relationships while actively leading proposal development and pursuit activities for new business.
- Mentorship & Growth: Recruit, train, and mentor staff, assessing performance to foster professional development and team engagement.
- Regulatory Liaison: Research complex Sub-chapter K matters and manage formal inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities.
Technical Skills & Qualifications
Must-Haves:
- Certification: Active CPA (Must be licensed in Texas or have reciprocity to TX).
- Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive tax compliance and/or consulting experience in public accounting (or a mix of industry and public accounting).
- Sub-chapter K Mastery: Excellent technical skills in partnership returns, joint ventures, and non-corporate entity taxation, with proficiency in US GAAP.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- Leadership: Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a fast-paced, results-based environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience with a Big 4 or Top 15 firm.
- Expertise in partnership structuring, entity formation, and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A).
- Experience working with clients in the $50M to $1B revenue range.
- Stability in career history.
Why apply for this opportunity?
It's more than just a job — it's a career shaped around your goals. Whether you want to sharpen your skills, explore new directions, or broaden your impact, you'll have the flexibility to work in the way that suits you best, along with the support to keep moving forward. From day one, you'll take on meaningful work — and you won't be doing it solo. You'll have talented teams, modern tools, and direct access to leaders who are invested in your growth. Expect flexible hybrid work options, competitive pay with performance bonuses, clear paths for career advancement through coaching and credentials, plus paid parental leave and family support programs.