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Partnership Taxation Manager

Grant Thornton - US
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/12/2026

As the Partnership Tax Manager, you’ll conduct primary and secondary reviews of complex tax returns and provide tax consulting services for your partnership clients – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with the Partnership Tax team and make recommendations on return preparation and tax savings opportunities, focusing on accuracy, quality and client service because together is how we succeed.   

From day one, you’ll be empowered by high quality tools and resources to thrive in your role to meet client needs, deliver high-value solutions, and help you achieve more, confidently. 

Your day-to-day may include: 

  • Evaluate the tax aspects of partnership agreements and manage the client's Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 704b accounts 
  • Manage multiple client services teams on client engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects in a wide variety of industries; provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients; market, sell, design, and implement tax-planning strategies for clients and manage to budget 
  • Manage, develop, train and mentor staff on tax projects and assess their performance for engagement and year-end performance reviews 
  • Research and consult on various tax matters, primarily in Sub-chapter K-Partnership taxation; utilize tax-related software to prepare and process returns and research tax matters 
  • Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities 
  • Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure deadlines are met, and enhance client relationships 
  • Support business development activities, such as identification, proposal development and other pursuit activities at clients 
  • Other duties as assigned 

You have the following technical skills and qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • CPA required 
  • Minimum six to ten years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience in public accounting or a combination of industry and public accounting experience 
  • Experience with partnership structuring, entity formation and mergers & acquisitions is preferred 
  • Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP, partnership returns, joint venture and non-corporate entity tax returns and understanding of Sub-chapter K partnership taxation, is required 
  • Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships 
  • Strong leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills 
  • Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment 
  • Can travel as needed  

 

The base salary range for this position is between $138,000 and $172,500. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. 

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Salary : $138,000 - $172,500

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