Tax Manager

Tax Manager - Direct Path to Partner Missoula, Montana | On-Site with Real Flexibility | $130K–$160K Base + Bonus

Open to relocation - will offer relocation package

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Most Tax Manager roles hand you more work. This one hands you the keys

.We're a well-established, mid-sized public accounting firm in Missoula, Montana, and we're hiring a Tax Manager who isn't looking for just the next title - they're looking for the last stop before Partner. That's not a someday-maybe carrot we're dangling. It's the actual plan. We have a direct, defined, and near-term path to Partne r, and we're hiring the person who's going to walk it

.

If you've been grinding at a firm where "partner track" means a decade of waiting and a foggy set of rules, keep reading. This is differen

t.

Why This Role Is Worth Leaving Your Current

OneA real path to Partner - and so on. This is the headline, so we'll say it plainly: we are looking for our next Partner, and this role is the on-ramp. You'll step in as a Tax Manager, take ownership of client relationships and a talented team, and move into ownership of the firm on a clear, accelerated timeline. We'll be transparent about what that path looks like from day one — no moving goalposts, no myste

ry.

Compensation that respects your experie nce. Base salary of $130,000–$160 ,000, depending on experience, plus a performa nce b onus , a 401(k) with company m atch, and a strong, comprehens ive benefits pac kage. And because you're stepping toward ownership, your upside grows with the firm you're helping to l

ead.

Reasonable hours - yes, even in busy se ason. We know what "busy season" means at most firms, and we've deliberately built something saner. Our clients are well-managed, our processes are dialed in, and our culture doesn't celebrate burnout. You'll work hard during the crunch, but you'll still have your evenings and your weekends back far more than the industry norm. We protect our people's time on pur

pose.

On-site, with genuine scheduling flexib ility. This is an in-office role - we believe in the energy, mentorship, and speed that come from working shoulder-to-shoulder, especially for someone on a partner track. But we're flexible and grown-up about scheduling. Need to shift hours for school pickup, an appointment, or a life thing? We trust our team to manage their time like the professionals the

y are.

Missoula, Montana - and we'll help you ge t here. We're looking for someone local, but if you've ever thought about trading gridlock and grind for rivers, trailheads, and a genuine community - this is your invit ation. For the right candidate relocating to the area, we offer a relocation p ackage. Missoula pairs an outdoor-recreation lifestyle that's hard to beat with a real professional community and no state sales tax. Bring your career; we'll help you bring you

r life.

What Y

ou'll DoAs Tax Manager, you'll own the work and the relationships that come with a senior seat at a growi

• ng firm:Lead the preparation and review of complex federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S-corps, C-corps, trusts, and
• estatesServe as the trusted advisor and primary point of contact for a portfolio of business and individual
• clientsDeliver proactive tax planning and strategy that genuinely moves the needle for
• clientsMentor, review, and develop staff and senior accountants — building the team you'll one
• day leadManage engagements, budgets, and deadlines with an ownership
• mindsetResearch complex tax issues and translate them into clear, actionable
• guidancePartner with firm leadership on growth, process, and the future of the

practice

What We're Lo

• oking ForCP A license (active) -
• Preferre d5+ years of progressive public accounting / tax experience, including review and client-fa
• cing workA track record of managing engagements and mentor
• ing staffDeep, current knowledge of federal and state tax across multiple ent
• ity typesStrong communication skills - you can make complex tax approachable fo
• r clientsThe ambition and drive of someone who wants to be an owner, not just an
• employeeExperience with tax software and a comfort with modern, tech-forward

workflows

Bonus points for experience with closely-held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, or a specialty niche you can hel

p us grow.

The

Bottom LineYou already know how to be a great Tax Manager. The real question is where that skill takes you next. Most firms offer you a bigger workload. We're offering you a path to the top - clear, direct, and soon - at a firm that respects your time, pays you well, and will help you build a life in one of the best places in the country

to live it.

If that's the move you've been waiting to make, we w

ant to talk .

Apply today with your resume and a short note on why a direct path to Partner is what you're

looking for.