Job Description
Job Description
POSITION: TAX MANAGER
LOCATION: GREATER HARTFORD, CT
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.
- 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.