Nonprofit Tax Manager

Thompson Greenspon

$140K — $160K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active CPA License
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • 7+ years of progressive nonprofit tax experience
  • CCH Axcess Tax Software experience preferred, not required
  • Active PTIN, or ability to obtain one before start date

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the Form 990 process across the firm
  • Ensure timely completion and accuracy of Form 990 and related filings
  • Coordinate workflow across staff to meet deadlines
  • Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements
  • Resolve complex technical issues related to nonprofit tax filings
  • Serve as a key point of contact for 990-related questions
  • Leverage insights to identify advisory opportunities for clients

Benefits

  • Hybrid schedule + Fridays off in summer
  • Reasonable, sustainable hours with no busy season burnout
  • PTO, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling
  • Free parking + gym access
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Ongoing career and professional development
Full Job Description
Thompson Greenspon, a mid-sized CPA firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post is seeking an experienced nonprofit tax professional to help lead the firm's Form 990 practice as a Nonprofit Tax Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Practice Leadership & Workflow Management:
  • Own and manage the Form 990 process across the firm
  • Monitor and ensure timely completion and accuracy of:
    • Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-T, 990-PF, and 1120-POL filings (and state returns, where applicable)
    • Extensions and estimated tax payments
  • Coordinate workflow across staff to meet internal and external deadlines
  • Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements


Review & Technical Oversight
  • Identify and resolve complex technical issues, including:
    • Public support tests
    • Unrelated business income (UBI) considerations
    • Excise taxes
    • Private foundation compliance
    • State filing requirements
    • Serve as a primary reviewer before partner-level review


Client Service & Communication:
  • Serve as a key point of contact for 990-related questions
  • Communicate filing requirements, deadlines, and issues clearly to clients
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve the client experience


Staff Development & Training:
  • Supervise, train and coach staff on Form 990 (and related returns) preparation, technical concepts, and review
  • Develop training materials, tools, and standardized best practices, as necessary
  • Review staff work and provide actionable feedback


Practice Growth & Client Development:
  • Leverage Form 990 insights to identify advisory opportunities and help clients strengthen governance, transparency, and financial reporting.
  • Collaborate with partners and managers across audit, tax, and CAAS departments to support coordinated approach to client service and growth
  • Participate in proposals, presentations, and client discussions as a Form 990 subject matter resource


Qualifications:

  • Active CPA License
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • 7+ years of progressive nonprofit tax experience
  • CCH Axcess Tax Software experience preferred, not required
  • Active PTIN, or ability to obtain one before start date


Compensation:

This role is salaried, with a range of $140,000 - $160,000, dependent on experience

Work/Life Balance:
  • Hybrid schedule + Fridays off in summer
  • Reasonable, sustainable hours with no busy season burnout
  • PTO, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling


Compensation & Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Free parking + gym access


Career Growth & Culture:
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment where your voice matters
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Ongoing career and professional development

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