• Tax Manager

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Hartford, CT)


    Description

    POSITION: TAX MANAGER

    RECRUITER CONTACT: KELLEIGH MARQUARD - Kelleigh.Marquard@Roberthalf

     

    Robert Half is conducting a Search for a Tax Manager on behalf of a highly successful Real Estate Investment firm in the Greater Hartford area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experience tax professional who enjoys hands-on technical work and team leadership—but is looking for a more sustainable pace than public accounting typically offers. This organization manages a diversified investment platform with meaningful real estate holdings and long-term ownership horizons. The tax function is fully in-house, highly respected internally, and closely aligned with senior leadership.

     

    Why Professionals Are Excited About This Role

     

    + Leadership opportunity in a stable, privately held environment

    + True work-life balance outside of a defined busy season

    + Above-market base salary plus a generous bonus program

    + Excellent benefits, including strong retirement contributions

    + High visibility role partnering directly with executive tax leadership

    + Collaborative, low-ego culture with exceptional employee tenure

    Key Responsibilities

    + Lead and mentor a small in-house tax team, providing review, guidance, and development

    + Oversee preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax filings for a range of entities, including partnerships, corporations, individuals, and trusts

    + Manage tax provisions, projections, and estimated payment schedules

    + Partner with senior leadership on tax planning initiatives and strategies to optimize tax efficiency

    + Conduct and oversee tax research related to new legislation and complex transactions

    + Ensure compliance with all filing deadlines and payment requirements

    + Support responses to tax notices, audits, and inquiries from taxing authorities

    + Drive process improvements and support ad hoc tax projects as the organization continues to grow

     

    This role is ideal for a tax professional who wants to step into leadership, maintain technical depth, and enjoy a long-term career path in a supportive, high-quality organization. If you meet these requirements and are interested in this great opportunity, please email your resume in confidence to Kelleigh Marquard at Kelleigh.Marquard@roberthalf com. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half we never distribute your resume without your permission.

    Requirements

    + 7+ years of progressive tax experience

    + CPA required; MST or advanced tax education a plus

    + Background in public accounting, family office, or private investment environments

    + Exposure to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and real estate-related entities strongly preferred

    + Prior experience reviewing work and leading or mentoring junior staff

    + Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities

    + Comfortable working in a hands-on, team-oriented environment

    + Experience with leading tax and accounting systems (such as CCH platforms, Engagement tools, Excel/Microsoft 365, and property or investment accounting software) is beneficial.

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

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    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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