Job Title: Senior Tax Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Remote (US-based)

Range: $150,000 – $180,000

About Fortress Accounting

Fortress Accounting is a progressive, tech-forward accounting firm with remote teams across ten countries, serving clients in SaaS, fintech, crypto, blockchain, AI, and healthcare technology. Despite our lean structure, our reach is vast — supporting entrepreneurs, founders, and growing businesses globally. We are expanding our boutique tax practice to better serve our business clients and the high-net-worth founders, principals, and family offices behind them.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager, generalist in nature, who will serve as the primary expert for preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, including corporation, partnership, trust and individual filings. This role is dedicated to serving discerning, high net worth clients who expect and require white-glove service. You will own the tax compliance process and play a crucial advisory role, operating with real ownership and no layers of bureaucracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of tax returns of all types, including corporations, complex partnerships, trusts, estates, and individual filings.
• Tax planning and strategy development for high-net-worth clients.
• Client communication and advisory work, ensuring white-glove service.
• Participation in business development activity.
• Mentorship and supervision of less experienced team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or related field. A Master's in Tax is highly desirable but not required.
• Active CPA license in good standing.
• Over 8 years of experience within a private accounting firm dealing with multiple clients across various industries.
• Demonstrable experience dealing with complex tax situations, including trusts,, complex partnerships, and private equity/venture capital investments.
• Real estate taxation experience including bonus depreciation, cost segregation, 1031 exchanges, and installment sales.
• Experience researching complex tax issues and advocating positions.
• Interest and exposure to private client and wealth management services
• Experience resolving tax issues with the IRS and state departments of revenue.
• Nice to Haves: SALT experience and exposure to international tax issues.

Personal Attributes

1. High level of emotional maturity - ability to deal with clients in a calm, professional manner, providing guidance and reassurance during challenging situations.
2. Intellectual curiosity.
3. Strong work ethic - independent and self-motivated.
4. Reliable and dependable.
5. Team leadership skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $180,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Fully remote — work from anywhere in the US, no commute, no return-to-office mandates.
• Direct access to partners and meaningful of client relationships.
• Diverse and challenging scope of work - providing meaningful career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to help shape the tax function within an established, tech-forward firm.

How to Apply

To apply for the Senior Tax Manager position, please follow these instructions:

• Email your application to talent@fortress-accounting.com
• Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.
• Attach your resume and references.

Please Note

• Fortress Accounting is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
• We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.