TAX MANAGER - s of public accounting and transition to industry ! flexibility

Escape the high demands of public accounting and transition to a great industry role! Lots of flexibility! This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional looking to transition from the demanding pace of public accounting into a key in-house tax role. This stable, privately owned, Denver-based oil and gas company is seeking a Tax Manager to join their team!

This is mostly a remote role with only occasional in-office meetings. This is a hands‑on role that includes a significant number of partnerships, S corporations, and individuals. The company has mostly non‑operated, but some operated oil and gas holdings. The ideal candidate will be based in Colorado; however, the Company will consider highly qualified candidates located in other states with a strong oil and gas presence, such as Texas or Oklahoma.

• Support the transition of some tax compliance and planning from outside providers to an internal tax function, establishing appropriate processes, controls, documentation, and compliance calendars.
• Manage federal and multi‑state tax compliance and planning for the Company and its related partnerships, S corporations, and other pass‑through entities.
• Prepare and/or review tax returns, extensions, estimated payments, and related federal and state filings.
• Oversee tax matters specific to the oil and gas industry, including the treatment of revenues and expenses, acquisitions and dispositions, intangible drilling costs, depletion, depreciation, leasehold costs, and capital expenditures.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and provide guidance to management and ownership regarding tax strategies and technical tax matters.
• Partner closely with the accounting team on tax accounts, book‑to‑tax differences, supporting schedules, and other tax‑related reporting.
• Monitor changes in federal and state tax laws and evaluate their impact on the Company and its owners.
• Manage tax notices, examinations, inquiries, and information requests and coordinate with outside tax advisors when specialized expertise is needed.
• Maintain appropriate documentation supporting the Company’s tax positions.