Tax Manager

Who We Are

At Mahoney, we have a passion for precision by going beyond completing necessary tasks to deliver financial peace of mind. Our Tax Solutions Team helps clients feel confident and secure through a comprehensive range of services, including estate and trust, business, individual, and state and local tax planning. From succession planning and exit strategies to navigating ever-changing tax laws, our team is committed to helping maximize financial opportunities.

Located just outside downtown St. Paul along the Mississippi River, Mahoney has been recognized multiple times by Accounting Today, the Star Tribune, and the Twin Cities Business Magazine as a top workplace. Since 1989, we've provided comprehensive audit, tax, and consulting services for individuals, businesses, real estate developers, and nonprofit organizations.

As a Tax Manager, you play a central role in delivering high-quality tax engagements from planning through completion. You will take ownership of tax engagements and lead the preparation and review of individual and business returns, including small business partnerships, S-Corporations, C-Corporations, and individual filings. This role includes signing returns and ensuring every engagement meets the firm's standards for accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

In this role, you will oversee advanced areas such as allocations, partner capital account maintenance rules, partner basis and related basis adjustments, and the interpretation of partnership agreements. Candidates with experience in partnership tax law are best equipped to provide solutions to our clients.

You will also work directly with real estate-related tax engagements, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), and other investment tax credit programs. This includes reading and understanding partnership agreements, preparing and reviewing cost certifications, and advising clients on how tax attributes flow through complex real estate project structures.

This role requires advanced technical skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g. power queries, data modeling, advanced pivot tables, advanced formulas, dynamic arrays), as well as proficiency within tax practice management platforms. These skills will strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across engagements. It also enhances staff performance by refining output elevating technical skills, and guiding team members toward best practices in tax preparation and data management.

As a facilitator and technical leader, you will train staff, guide them through intricate partnerships and real estate issues, and provide constructive feedback that supports their growth. Beyond being a strong communicator, our Tax Managers must build by engaging thoughtfully, asking informed questions, offering clear explanations, and turning technical tax issues into practical guidance. Consistent, clear, relationship-focused communication fortifies client confidence and team performance.

Meeting deadlines is a critical part of the role. Timely delivery reinforces client trust, reduces engagement risk, and helps clients make informed decisions within their planning cycles. Clients value our consistency and reliability, and your ability to stay organized, responsive, and proactive directly contributes to a positive client experience.

Additional work hours are required from January through April 15th.

• Proven ability to perform the core duties outlined above
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Active CPA license
• Background in public accounting or a client-focused environment

• Experience with rental Real Estate partnerships
• Prior experience with Engagement Manager and CCH Axcess

Our leadership embraces a culture of curiosity, adaptability, and continuous growth. We firmly believe that this mindset is essential for providing exceptional service to our clients and making a positive impact on our community. We are committed to developing every employee to unlock their true potential, and our close-knit environment fosters teamwork while building strong internal relationships.

Mahoney offers a range of unique benefits to our staff. These include firm contributions to Health Savings Accounts, annual in-house CPE training, flexible and hybrid work arrangements, fun firm/team events, free onsite parking, and access to our in-house fitness center.

Our compensation package includes a competitive base salary ranging from $98,000 to $125,000. You will be eligible for annual bonuses and profit-sharing with immediate vesting, based on individual performance and the firm's overall success.

Mahoney does not accept resumes from third-party vendors.