Head of Consulting Partnerships

As the Partnership Tax Manager, you’ll conduct primary and secondary reviews of complex tax returns and provide tax consulting services for your partnership clients - all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with the Partnership Tax team and make recommendations on return preparation and tax savings opportunities, focusing on accuracy, quality and client service because together is how we succeed. From day one, you’ll be empowered by high quality tools and resources to thrive in your role to meet client needs, deliver high-value solutions, and help you achieve more, confidently. Evaluate the tax aspects of partnership agreements and manage the client's Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 704b accounts Manage multiple client services teams on client engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects in a wide variety of industries; provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients; market, sell, design, and implement tax-planning strategies for clients and manage to budget Manage, develop, train and mentor staff on tax projects and assess their performance for engagement and year-end performance reviews Research and consult on various tax matters, primarily in Sub-chapter K-Partnership taxation; utilize tax-related software to prepare and process returns and research tax matters Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure deadlines are met, and enhance client relationships Support business development activities, such as identification, proposal development and other pursuit activities at clients Other duties as assigned You have the following technical skills and qualifications:Bachelor's degree in AccountingCPA required Minimum six to ten years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience in public accounting or a combination of industry and public accounting experience Experience with partnership structuring, entity formation and mergers & acquisitions is preferred Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP, partnership returns, joint venture and non-corporate entity tax returns and understanding of Sub-chapter K partnership taxation, is required Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships Strong leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment Can travel as needed #LI-RR1At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result - for our clients and you. Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture. Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.

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