Partnership Taxation Senior Manager (Operating)

Partnership Taxation Senior Manager (Operating)

Houston, TX 77002 - Hybrid

Full Time

As a Partnership Tax Senior Manager, you will lead the delivery and review of complex partnership tax engagements while providing high-impact tax consulting services to a diverse client base. This role combines deep technical expertise in Subchapter K partnership taxation with leadership, client relationship management, and business development responsibilities. You will collaborate closely with internal tax teams and clients to deliver accurate, compliant, and value-driven tax solutions in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead primary and secondary reviews of complex partnership, joint venture, and non-corporate entity tax returns
• Evaluate tax aspects of partnership agreements and manage IRC
• 704(b) capital accounts
• Provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise across multiple industries
• Oversee and manage multiple client engagements, ensuring quality, accuracy, and adherence to budgets and deadlines
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships; serve as a trusted tax advisor
• Identify and execute tax-saving strategies and structuring opportunities, including entity formation and M&A transactions
• Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities
• Utilize tax software and research tools to resolve complex tax matters
• Lead, train, mentor, and evaluate staff; support recruiting, coaching, and performance development
• Support and lead business development initiatives, including client pursuits and proposal development
• Perform additional duties as assigned
  
  

Must-Have Qualifications

• CPA certification (Required)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Minimum 10 years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience in public accounting or a mix of public accounting and industry
• Strong experience with partnership taxation, including Subchapter K
• Ability to work in-office 3 days per week (Hybrid model)
• Ability to travel as business needs require
  
  

Required Skills & Expertise

• Partnership structuring, entity formation, and M&A tax experience (preferred but strongly valued)
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, partnership returns, joint venture and non-corporate entity taxation
• Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with proven relationship-building ability
• Strong leadership capabilities, including mentoring, training, and team development
• Business development acumen and experience supporting growth initiatives
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
  
  

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Business development experience
• Background with a Top 10 Accounting Firm
  
  

Industry Background: Prior experience with a Top 10 Accounting Firm is strongly preferred

Additional Considerations: Ideal candidate demonstrates career stability with minimal job hopping

Recruiter Submission Template -

Full Name:

Degree Major with University and Completion Year:

CPA License: (Yes/No - Active State[s])

Team Leadership / Mentoring Experience: (Yes/No - team size)

Client-Facing / Relationship Management Experience: (Yes/No)

Years of Partnership Tax Experience (Subchapter K):

Has the candidate worked at a Top 10 Accounting Firm? (Yes/No - specify firm[s])

Public Accounting Experience: (Yes/No - years)

Partnership Structuring Experience: (Yes/No - brief details)

Entity Formation Experience: (Yes/No - brief details)

M&A Tax Experience: (Yes/No - brief details)

IRC Subchapter K Expertise: (Strong / Moderate / Limited)

Experience with 704(b) Capital Accounts: (Yes/No)

US GAAP & Partnership Returns Proficiency: (Yes/No)

Please indicate the percentage of time the candidate is willing to travel.

Is the candidate currently subject to any non-compete or non-solicitation agreement with a current or former employer?

What percentage of your work is operational partnership tax work?

How many years of operating tax experience do you have?

Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:

Contact Number:

E mail Id:

LinkedIn Id:

Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):

Notice period: (in weeks):

Expected Salary:

Are you ready to relocate on your own expenses and work Onsite at Houston, TX 77002?