Tax Manager, Non-Profit

Windham Brannon

$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years of public accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
  • Active CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) license required.
  • Extensive experience with nonprofit tax preparation and compliance.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and engagement teams.
  • Proven experience in mentoring and developing tax professionals.
  • Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills.
  • Interest in leveraging technology and AI for process improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Interact closely with clients for innovative tax planning and compliance.
  • Review nonprofit tax forms (990 series) approximately 50% of the time.
  • Manage multiple complex projects including client communication and analysis.
  • Conduct research on Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) for nonprofits.
  • Oversee preparation of Tax-Exempt Status Reinstatements and Form 1023.
  • Collaborate with clients' advisors for comprehensive planning services.
  • Motivate and mentor junior staff while providing leadership and guidance.
  • Develop new business relationships to grow the firm's clientele.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for ongoing professional development and mentorship.
  • Exposure to a diverse range of clients and complex tax issues.
  • Supportive team environment with a focus on leadership growth.
  • Access to technology-driven solutions and process improvements.
Full Job Description
What you will be doing...
• Interact closely with clients to provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise.
• Review form 990-EZ, 990, and 990-PF for private foundations, public charities, and other nonprofits approximately 50 percent of the time. As the practice grows this percentage will increase.
• Review of corporate, partnership, trust and/or individual tax returns the remaining time. This work would decrease as the nonprofit work increases.
• Manage and implement multiple and often complex projects simultaneously, which include client communication, review of detailed calculations, analysis, data gathering, and coordination of Windham Brannon and client resources.
• Conduct research and analysis for tax implications of federal and state Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) issues related to nonprofit specific activities.
• Manage the preparation of Tax-Exempt Status Reinstatements including working with the client to gather or recreate the necessary information, and review of Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
• Collaborate with members of client's other outside advisors in providing holistic and comprehensive planning services to the client.
• Review and conduct research & analysis of a wide range of tax issues.
• Motivate and mentor junior staff members by providing them with leadership, counseling, and professional guidance.
• Be a resource for the firm regarding nonprofit financial best practices.
• Helping to educate staff working on nonprofits of the tax laws and regulations including annual training of newly hired staff on nonprofit tax preparation.
• Develop new business relationships with potential clients and outside advisors to grow Windham Brannon's clientele base and work to foster on-going efforts to obtain additional opportunities for the Firm.

What you bring...
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive public accounting experience; including 3+ years serving in a Tax Manager or equivalent leadership role
• Active CPA or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent ("EA") license
• 8+ years of experience preparing and reviewing private foundations, public charities, and other nonprofits
• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships, multiple engagements, and engagement teams
• Proven ability to mentor, develop, and review the work of tax professionals
• A strong sense of ownership for delivering responsive client service
• Excellent communication, project management, and organizational skills
• Technology-forward mindset with an interest in process improvement, automation, and the use of AI tools to enhance nonprofit tax compliance, training, and knowledge sharing.

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