Grant Thornton
Overview
As the Operating Partnership Tax Manager, you’ll conduct primary and secondary reviews of complex tax returns and provide tax consulting services for your partnership clients – 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. Responsibilities
Evaluate the tax aspects of operating partnership agreements and manage the clients 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
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
CPA 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 operating 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
Additional Information
The base salary range for this position in Manhattan, NY only is between $121,000 and $181,400. About Us
At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better. In the U.S., 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. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., 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. Team and Work Model
• We empower you with options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life, including a hybrid work model that requires in-person attendance at least two days per week at a GT office or client site. • We support work-life integration options that prioritize your well-being. • We offer personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all identities, roles and aspirations. See more at www.gt.com/careers • We are committed to diversity, equity & inclusion. See more at www.gt.com/careers Benefits and Other Details
For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits Benefits for internship positions: interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs, the employee assistance program, a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and paid holidays within the internship period.
Benefits for seasonal positions: seasonal employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance programs, the employee assistance program, may participate in the 401(k) plan and retirement plan, and receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave. Bonuses may be discretionary and are not available to interns or seasonal employees.
Grant Thornton is an equal employment opportunity employer. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Reasonable accommodation is provided in accordance with the ADA and applicable laws. For accommodation requests, contact HR@us.gt.com.
For Los Angeles Applicants: We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test; Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests.
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As the Operating Partnership Tax Manager, you’ll conduct primary and secondary reviews of complex tax returns and provide tax consulting services for your partnership clients – 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. Responsibilities
Evaluate the tax aspects of operating partnership agreements and manage the clients 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
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
CPA 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 operating 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
Additional Information
The base salary range for this position in Manhattan, NY only is between $121,000 and $181,400. About Us
At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better. In the U.S., 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. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., 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. Team and Work Model
• We empower you with options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life, including a hybrid work model that requires in-person attendance at least two days per week at a GT office or client site. • We support work-life integration options that prioritize your well-being. • We offer personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all identities, roles and aspirations. See more at www.gt.com/careers • We are committed to diversity, equity & inclusion. See more at www.gt.com/careers Benefits and Other Details
For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits Benefits for internship positions: interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs, the employee assistance program, a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and paid holidays within the internship period.
Benefits for seasonal positions: seasonal employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance programs, the employee assistance program, may participate in the 401(k) plan and retirement plan, and receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave. Bonuses may be discretionary and are not available to interns or seasonal employees.
Grant Thornton is an equal employment opportunity employer. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Reasonable accommodation is provided in accordance with the ADA and applicable laws. For accommodation requests, contact HR@us.gt.com.
For Los Angeles Applicants: We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test; Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests.
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