Senior Manager – Partnership Taxation

Grant Thornton (US)

. Manage multiple senior-level client relationships by consulting with internal and external stakeholders .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeEdison • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $175,100 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax planning, consulting, and compliance, particularly in Sub-chapter K partnership taxation and IRC 704b accounts. Proven ability to manage client relationships, oversee tax compliance projects, and lead teams effectively.

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Tax Compliance ExperienceSub-Chapter K Partnership TaxationThomson Reuters GoSystemClient Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Tax ConsultingTax PlanningTax Return PreparationUS GAAPPartnership ReturnsJoint Venture Tax ReturnsAdvanced ExcelTax Process ImprovementBudget ManagementIRS Inquiry Response

Soft Skills

Client CommunicationExpectation ManagementCollaborationTraining and CoachingProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuitePlatform K SuiteSharePointThomson Reuters GoSystem

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in FinanceBachelor’s Degree in CommerceBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Asset ManagementPrivate EquityHedge FundsPublic AccountingRegulatory Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multiple senior-level client relationships by consulting with internal and external stakeholders
Conduct primary and secondary reviews of complex tax returns and provide tax consulting
Recommend return preparation approaches and tax-saving opportunities
Evaluate tax aspects of partnership agreements and manage clients’ IRC 704b accounts
Provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise
Research and consult on tax matters, primarily Sub-chapter K partnership taxation
Use tax-related software to prepare and process returns and research tax matters
Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities
Maintain client communication, manage expectations, meet deadlines, and enhance client relationships
Market, sell, design, and implement tax-planning strategies and manage budgets
Oversee engagements and projects, coordinate work plans, manage teams and risk, secure resources, collaborate across functions, and monitor deliverable quality
Manage budgets, billing activities, balance sheets, and staffing requirements; communicate project variances to leadership and stakeholders
Participate in or lead proposals and presentations and track return on investment or benefit realization
Build market or community presence through professional, industry, trade association, community, or thought-leadership activities
Train, coach, and mentor team members
Supervise two Associates and Senior Associates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three or Four Year Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, a related field, or a foreign equivalent
5 years of progressively responsible experience in the job offered or any controls/analyst related job titles
Tax compliance or tax consulting experience in public accounting or a combination of industry and public accounting experience
Experience with US GAAP, partnership returns, joint venture and non-corporate entity tax returns, and Sub-chapter K partnership taxation
Experience advising Asset Management, Private Equity, and Hedge Fund clients within the regulatory industry environment
Experience driving tax compliance projects using Thomson Reuters GoSystem, Platform K suite, Microsoft Office Suite (including advanced Excel formulas, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint), and SharePoint
Experience improving and streamlining tax processes for efficiency and accuracy
Experience developing and leading training for team members in Asset Management tax
Experience working with Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 704b accounts for clients
Experience consulting on Sub-chapter K-Partnership taxation
Experience responding to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities
Must live within a commutable distance to the assigned Grant Thornton Office location to meet the 3 days per week work from office requirement