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Tax Planning Manager - CPA JN -072026-179216

Goodwin Recruiting
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2026
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Seeking a Tax Planning Manager / CPA to join a well-established firm serving closely held businesses, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals. This role offers the opportunity to provide strategic tax planning and advisory services, develop innovative tax-saving strategies, and build long-term client relationships while working with a collaborative team. If you're looking for meaningful client work, competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, strong benefits, and an excellent work/life balance, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Responsibilities

  • Provide tax advisory services to individuals, partnerships, corporations, and S-corporations for high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses.
  • Deliver high-quality tax planning and advisory services while serving as a trusted advisor to clients.
  • Maintain proactive client communication, manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and meet established deadlines.
  • Develop and implement innovative tax strategies to optimize personal, estate, and business tax efficiencies.
  • Perform ongoing analysis of clients' financial positions and tax projections, presenting recommendations during quarterly planning meetings.
  • Analyze financial statements, identify key business indicators, and provide strategic recommendations for improvement.
  • Consult with clients to improve accounting processes where appropriate.
  • Respond to IRS and state tax authority inquiries and represent clients in tax-related matters.

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax planning, tax preparation, and reviewing client work papers and income tax returns.
  • Experience working with high-net-worth individuals, closely held businesses, partnerships, corporations, and S-corporations.
  • Strong knowledge of individual, estate, partnership, and business tax forms.
  • Experience researching, recommending, and implementing innovative tax-saving strategies.
  • Strong analytical, financial statement analysis, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and tax software such as Lacerte or comparable platforms.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related field preferred.
  • CPA or Enrolled Agent designation preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $120,000–$150,000 (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
  • Performance-based bonus tied to billable hours and collections
  • 401(k)
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • On-site position in Salt Lake City, UT

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