Tax Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Contract-to-Hire: Tax Manager 10909
Our client, located in Downtown Dallas, is looking for a Tax Manager to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. 

This role is hybrid, with 3-4 days in-office per week. 

Key Qualifications and Duties: 

• Partnership tax experience is required (Form 1065 and Schedule K-1) 
• CPA or Masters is highly preferred
• Private Equity industry experience is highly preferred 
• Must have strong communication skills, be a self-starter, and be collaborative 
• OneSource software experience is helpful, but not required 

Summary: 
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional looking to join a collaborative finance team where they can take ownership of complex tax matters while partnering with leadership on strategic initiatives.
This role offers a mix of technical tax work, compliance oversight, and business partnership, making it an ideal fit for someone who enjoys both hands-on responsibilities and high-level problem solving.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the preparation and review of federal and state partnership tax returns and related filings.
• Prepare and review tax workpapers, estimates, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure timely, accurate compliance.
• Research technical tax issues and prepare memorandums supporting tax positions.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess potential business impacts.
• Assist with quarterly and annual tax provision activities.
• Partner with Finance and Legal on acquisitions, entity structuring, and other strategic initiatives.
• Support tax planning efforts, process improvements, and other special projects.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive tax experience.
• Strong experience with partnership and pass-through taxation.
• Experience reviewing complex tax returns and supporting schedules.
• Excellent analytical, research, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working both independently and collaboratively.
• Preferred Experience
• Big Four or large public accounting background.
• Experience supporting organizations with complex legal entity structures or capital-intensive operations.
• Exposure to the energy, infrastructure, construction, real estate, or similar industries is a plus.
• Experience with ONESOURCE or comparable tax software.

Why This Opportunity?

• High-impact role with exposure to executive leadership.
• Opportunity to work on both compliance and strategic tax initiatives.
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with significant ownership and visibility.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including an exceptional retirement program, generous paid time off, and strong healthcare benefits.

\nCompany Description

Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.

Company Description

Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.