Corporate Tax Manager

We are partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed company in the Denver area on a newly created Tax Manager opportunity. This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to help build and modernize a tax function , rather than simply maintain existing processes. The Tax Manager will lead U.S. income tax provision, compliance, and planning activities while partnering closely with accounting, finance, legal, and senior leadership on a variety of strategic initiatives. Responsibilities Lead quarterly and annual U.S. income tax provision processes under ASC 740 Manage tax accounts, reconciliations, deferred tax activity, and provision-to-return adjustments Oversee federal, state, and local tax compliance and coordinate with external providers Manage filing calendars and ensure timely compliance across multiple jurisdictions Support tax planning, transaction analysis, and strategic business initiatives Partner with internal teams and external advisors on complex tax matters Analyze fixed assets and depreciation, including MACRS and bonus depreciation Support acquisitions, dispositions, financing activity, and other transactions Advise leadership on the tax implications of strategic decisions Research complex tax issues and prepare technical memoranda Lead and support tax audits, notices, and inquiries Improve tax processes, controls, data flows, and systems integration Support entity-level tax matters, including ownership structures, allocations, and capital accounts Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess potential business impact Manage and develop one direct report Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or a related field Active CPA required 6+ years of tax experience within public accounting and/or corporate tax Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and U.S. corporate income tax Experience owning or supporting income tax provision and compliance processes Strong knowledge of GAAP Ability to research and communicate complex tax issues Strong analytical, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills Advanced Excel skills Big 4 experience preferred but not required Experience in a complex, capital-intensive, acquisitive, or private equity-backed environment is a plus Exposure to indirect taxes such as sales/use, franchise, real estate, and personal property tax is helpful Why This Opportunity? This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond a purely compliance-focused role and have a broader impact on a growing organization. The company is expanding rapidly, which is creating more complexity across tax, reporting, transactions, and internal processes. This person will have the opportunity to help shape how the tax function operates, improve systems and controls, partner closely with leadership, and gain exposure to a variety of strategic and transactional work. The company also offers strong benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, a 4% 401(k) match with immediate vesting , fantastic benefits, free parking, and a hybrid Tuesday-Thursday in-office schedule. #J-18808-Ljbffr CB Partners, LLC