Tax Senior Associate/Tax Manager

We’relooking for an experienced, proactive Tax Senior Associate orTax Manager who is part of a high-performing team, supportsclients with precision and heart, andhelpsdrive the future oftaxservices at JFS. At JFS, we do things differently . No red tape: If you see a better way—we want you to run with it. Remote flexibility: Lead and grow without being stuck in a traditional office grind. Purposeful leadership : Shape systems and make a real impact on client success. ABOUT US: JFS Consulting is a well-established management consulting firm, founded in 2018, witha strong reputationfor delivering tailored, results-driven strategies to businesses across a range of industries. We specialize in supporting rural healthcare hospitals and service-based organizations. JFS offers services such as financial consulting, tax strategy, long-term planning, operational efficiencies and financial transformation, and Fractional and Advisory CFO services. WHAT YOU’LL DO: As a Tax Senior Associate/ Tax Manager ,you’lloversee a portfolio of business and individual clients,leadingthe delivery of tax planning, compliance, and advisory services. You will play a key role in ensuringaccurateandtimelyfilings, providing proactive tax strategy recommendations, and mentoring staff. Acting as the bridge between senior leadership and associates, you will manage day-to-day client engagements while supporting broader firm initiatives and efficiency improvements. As aTax Senior Associate/ Tax Manager,you’llwork with a high performing team of Accounting and Financial professionals whileidentifyingand implementing processes that serve high-net-worth individuals and businesses. Your leadership will be key to delivering exceptionaltaxservices, drivingthecompliancefunctionfor clientsincluding supervising the preparation and technical review of individual, partnership, pass-through entities, and corporate tax returns. Ensuretimely,accuratecompletion of client services: payroll, A/P, A/R, bookkeeping. Prepare and review financial statements, reports, and analyses for both internal and external stakeholders. Oversee month-end and quarter-end financial processes, ensuring reconciliations and documentation meet compliance standards. Review financial data toidentifyopportunities for tax efficiency and improved reporting accuracy. Collaborate with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure integrated financial and tax strategies. Essential Job Functions: Lead client onboarding and kickoff meetings with the Sales Team,establishingstrong rapport and setting expectations. Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned clients,maintainingclear communication and ensuring satisfaction. Conduct quarterly client meetings to review year-to-date business and personal income, discuss tax projections, and provide consulting points. Prepare and review complex business and individual income tax returns, including corporations, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals. Ensure client compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. Review and approve staff-prepared returns and financial documents for accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness. Conduct research on complex or unique tax issues and summarize findings for clients and leadership. Prepare responses to tax agency notices and communicate directly with taxing authorities as needed. Oversee preparation and submission of state sales taxreports. Maintainaccurateclient tax databases, logs, and document records. Identifyand implement tax reduction and planning strategies aligned with client goals. Supervise, train, and mentortaxstaff and senior associates, providing review and professional development guidance. Collaborate with senior leadership to refine firm processes, SOPs, and quality control standards. Assistwith preparation and review of monthly or quarterly financial statements and board packages. Perform other duties as assigned related to tax, accounting, and strategic initiatives. WHAT YOU BRING: Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff. Deep knowledge of tax laws and accounting principles. Proven ability to manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and competing priorities. Excellent communication skills with a client-focused mindset. High attention to detail and accuracy in financial recordkeeping and compliance work. Proficiencyin tax and accounting software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Familiarity withClickUp, Asana, or Monday.com. Ability to exemplify company core values andmaintainconfidentiality of client and firm data. Ability to exemplify theJFS,LLC core values. See below. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related fieldrequired. 3–6 years of progressive public accounting experience. Experience preparing and reviewing business and individual returns, including S-Corps, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals. CPA or EArequired; CPA strongly preferred. Proficient in QuickBooks Online/Desktop,UltraTax,Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace. Experience supervising staff and reviewing their work for accuracy. Experience working in a remote environment preferred. WHY JFS? We’rea team that follows our Core Values. This is your chance to work somewhere that values impact over ego, process over chaos, and people over politics. You’ll thrive in this role if you: Wantto grow with the company. Wantto havea huge impactinscaling a company. Able to see cascading effects of decisions to spot challenges before they arise. The JFS Core Values below resonate with you and the team you want to join. JFS Company Core Values: We Coach: We are always looking for ways to help clients with their financial freedom/success. We are obsessed with process and efficiency improvements to help the team and clients. Coaching clients and fellow team membersisin yourDNAand we want everyone to rise together. We Think: We think on a micro and macro level when attacking a problem, solving the issue at hand and preventing it from happening in the future. We take it upon ourselves to be resourceful and try to figure out things ourselves,seeking outhelp when we need to confirm. We Communicate : We are proactive,directand open communicators. We providetimelyupdates to keep the team& ourclients informed, using the proper tools. We are proactive and have excellent time & client engagement management. Wedon'ttake on more than we can handle and are not afraid to speak up to reprioritize. We act with urgency& stayuntil they get the job done. We add to the culture and help foster more interaction and human connection to grow relationships internally and externally. We believe transparency and direct feedbackiskind as itsupportsgrowth and trust with clients and team members alike. We are committed to customer service excellence and building positive relationships with the leadership team, clients, vendors, and staff. We understand that no one person can succeed if we do not all succeed. We believe there is no task too small regardless of our role, always willing to roll your sleeves to get the job done. JOB TYPE: Full-time COMPENSATION (Based on Level &Experience): Tax SeniorAssociate : $80,000 – $95,000 (dependent on experience and geographic location) Tax Manager) : $90,000 – $115,000 (dependent on experience and geographic location) BENEFITS: Health insurance through Aetna (premiums partially covered by JFS for employees) $0 cost dental and vision (fully covered for employees at base plan) 100% employer paid life insurance (at base plan) HSA/FSA accounts Retirement plan with 3% company match after 1 year Up to $1,200 in professional development reimbursements per year $200 per year donation matching to support your favorite causes Company issued laptop Remote work environment with office in Grand Junction, Colorado Coaching and management support with regular 1:1meetings Performance reviews and feedback to support you and the team to reflect and grow We want our interview process to respect your time as the applicant by beingtransparent and moving at a reasonable pace. Our goal is to have our application to hire process last no more than 1 month. We also want to provide updates in the process for all applicants, even those we decide not to move forward with. Our hiring steps include: Video Screen with Chief of Staff Video Interview with COO and Leadership Team Member Video Interview with CEO and Tax Director Reference CheckOffer Call Onboarding Physical Requirements: Travel may berequiredfor off location meetings, conferences, or events. Prolongedperiodssitting at a desk while working on a computer. Additional Requirements: Due to the nature of our business, andurgencyof our clients' needs, you maybe requiredto workadditionalhours,eveningsand/or weekends. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. We intend that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr