Sr. Tax Manager; Entertainment Business Management

Position: Sr. Tax Manager (Entertainment Business Management)
ABOUT LEVEL GROUP LTDLevel Group Ltd is a premier Nashville-based business management firm specializing in bands, artists, and creators across the music and entertainment industries. We handle the financial complexities so our clients can focus on their art.

Our growth and exceptional service are fueled by the development of our people. At Level, we believe that investing in our teams is the key to our success—and our clients’. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to play a meaningful role in the music business, we’d love to hear from you!

Unlike traditional public accounting firms, Level Group focuses on sustainable workloads, collaborative team structures, and genuine professional growth.

OUR VALUESWe cultivate an inclusive culture grounded in respect, integrity, and kindness—where every team member is empowered to share their unique perspective and contribute their strengths toward our shared success. United by a culture of trust, open communication, and a commitment to growth, we strive to consistently deliver exceptional quality, value, and service to our clients.

WHY JOIN US?

Beyond "Just Another Tax Job":
We aren't looking for a passive desk filler. We want an entrepreneurial leader who is passionate about the music industry and eager to play a direct role in building, scaling, and shaping the future of our firm.

Work-Life Balance:
Say goodbye to 80-hour public accounting work weeks during busy seasons. We actively manage client workloads to protect our team's capacity and mental health.

Modern Work Flexibility:
Enjoy a permanent hybrid structure (3 days in office, 2 days remote) following a 90-day onboarding period to balance collaborative team time with independent focus.

WHAT WE OFFER Competitive Compensation: $150,000 base salary plus performance bonuses tailored to your experience and qualifications.

Health & Wellness:
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.

Retirement Planning:
Secure 401(k) retirement plan featuring an annual company contribution.

Financial Protection:
Complimentary basic life insurance coverage.

Generous Time Off: A robust Paid Time Off (PTO) policy paired with an annual paid holiday schedule.

Vibrant Environment:
Casual dress code daily, fun and collaborative colleagues, stocked office snacks, regular company-sponsored events, and team-building outings.

ABOUT THE POSITION The Sr. Tax Manager at Level Group balances high-level technical mastery with dynamic team leadership. In this role, you will oversee comprehensive corporate and individual tax strategies for high-earning entertainment clients, manage our end-to-end filing pipeline, and mentor internal teams to elevate the firm's operational excellence.

Lead & Oversee Tax Strategy Lead and oversee comprehensive tax strategy for all corporate and individual clients.

Provide strategic tax guidance to Account Managers and develop their tax filing knowledge.

Offer expert advice on complex tax matters for high-earning individuals and entertainment entities.

Ensure accurate, proactive, and timely tax compliance for all clients across the firm's portfolio.

Oversee Corporate & Individual Tax Filings Manage the end-to-end tax filing process for both corporate entities and individual clients.

Review and audit complex financial statements to ensure absolute correctness.

Monitor and track the live status of tax preparation and filings to ensure all deadlines are met.

Serve as the primary, authoritative liaison between external CPA partners and internal teams.

Manage Tax Notice Resolution & Compliance Operations Analyze received tax notices and execute swift, appropriate actions for timely and effective resolutions.

Communicate directly with federal, state, and local tax authorities via written correspondence or phone.

Review and file critical client compliance documents, including 1099 and 1042-S forms.

Drive Departmental Deliverables & Operational Excellence Partner closely with fellow Tax Managers to meet overarching Tax Department deliverables and operational excellence goals.

Ensure the highest level of quality assurance across all departmental work and output.

Administrate annual tax training…