We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager / Senior Tax Advisor who is passionate about helping clients make better financial decisions while leading tax engagements from start to finish, as our clients rely on us year-round

Founded in 2007, Financial Groove is a boutique accounting and advisory firm located in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas. We specialize in serving creative entrepreneurs, performing artists, entertainers, and small arts businesses throughout the United States. Our services extend beyond tax preparation to include bookkeeping, tax planning, financial consulting, and business coaching.

Financial Groove is a small firm by design. We believe our size allows us to build meaningful relationships. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and recognize that everyone's contributions matter.

If you're looking for a firm where your voice is heard, your expertise is respected, and your teammates have your back, you'll feel at home at Financial Groove.

Our Team Approach

At Financial Groove, we believe experienced tax professionals create the greatest value by combining technical tax preparation with strategic client advisory.

Our collaborative production model utilizes junior tax associates and administrative team members to assist with client onboarding, document collection, tax organizers, workpaper preparation, preliminary calculations, and follow-up. As the Tax Manager, you will prepare and review tax returns while directing this process, leveraging your support team effectively, and ensuring every engagement is accurate, timely, and complete.

This approach allows you to spend less time on administrative tasks and more time analyzing tax situations, identifying planning opportunities, and providing meaningful guidance that helps clients make informed financial decisions.

We rely on each other. Every team member has an important role, but we're also willing to lend a hand when needed to support one another and ensure our clients receive exceptional service. We value people who take ownership, collaborate well, and believe that team success comes first.

Position Summary

The Tax Manager / Senior Tax Advisor is responsible for preparing and reviewing complex individual and business tax returns while serving as the primary advisor for a portfolio of clients. This role combines technical tax expertise with relationship management, tax planning, workflow leadership, and staff development.

Working alongside junior team members who assist with information gathering and workpaper preparation, the Tax Manager ensures tax engagements are completed efficiently while providing proactive tax insights and practical recommendations that create value beyond tax compliance.

Primary Responsibilities

Client Advisory & Tax Planning

• Manage a portfolio of individual, business, trust, and entity tax clients.
• Build trusted relationships through proactive communication and exceptional client service.
• Provide year-round tax planning and advisory services.
• Identify opportunities to reduce tax liability and improve clients' financial outcomes.
• Research complex tax issues and communicate practical solutions.

Tax Preparation & Review

• Prepare complex federal and multi-state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, corporations, trusts, and fiduciaries.
• Review work prepared by junior staff for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Analyze financial information to identify tax-saving opportunities, planning strategies, and potential risks.
• Communicate tax results and planning recommendations in a clear, practical manner that helps clients make informed business and financial decisions.
• Provide year-round guidance to clients regarding tax law changes, entity structure, estimated tax payments, and business decisions.
• Ensure all returns meet the firm's quality standards while balancing efficiency, accuracy, and exceptional client service.
• Assist with audit preparation and supporting documentation when necessary.

Leadership & Workflow Management

• Lead a collaborative team of junior tax associates and administrative professionals throughout the tax preparation process.
• Delegate work effectively while maintaining accountability for quality and deadlines.
• Mentor and coach developing staff through constructive feedback and technical guidance.
• Coordinate workflow to ensure projects move efficiently from document collection through final delivery.
• Help improve internal processes, efficiency, and client experience.

Operational Excellence

• Protect client confidentiality and maintain the highest ethical s