Associate Tax Manager

Who We Are

At Mahoney, we have a passion for precision by going beyond completing necessary tasks to deliver financial peace of mind. Our Tax Solutions team helps clients feel confident and secure through a comprehensive range of services, including estate and trust, business, individual, and state and local tax planning. From succession planning and exit strategies to navigating ever-changing tax laws, our team is committed to helping you maximize financial opportunities.

Located just outside downtown St. Paul along the Mississippi River, Mahoney has been recognized multiple times by Accounting Today, the Star Tribune, and the Twin Cities Business Magazine as a top workplace. Since 1989, we have provided comprehensive audit, tax, and consulting services for individuals, businesses, real estate developers, and nonprofit organizations.

As an Associate Manager, you will play a key role in leading and delivering high‑quality tax engagements while serving as a trusted resource for clients and internal teams. You will review tax returns prepared for small business clients, including partnerships, S‑Corporations, and sole proprietor ships. This role will take on advanced partnership‑specific work, including allocations, partner capital account maintenance rules, partner basis and related basis adjustment calculations.

You will also work directly with investment tax credits, including Low‑Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and Historic Tax Credits (HTC), and interpret partnership agreements to understand how profits and losses flow through these entities.

As expertise grows, you will leverage your growing technical skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (e.g., power queries, data modeling, advanced pivot tables, advanced formulas, dynamic arrays), to analyze financial data and prepare and review complex tax work papers. You will assist in tax projections, estimated tax planning, transaction scenario analysis, and other tax consulting services for our clients.

Leadership in this role is collaborative and communication‑driven. You will guide staff development through training, mentorship, and constructive feedback while serving as a technical lead who supports the team in multiple ways in producing high‑quality work. Beyond being a strong leader and communicator, our Associate Tax Manager must build trust with clients by building rapport through engaged and thoughtful conversation, asking informed questions, and translating intricate tax concepts into clear and practical guidance.

Consistently meeting deadlines is essential because timely delivery builds client confidence, supports engagement planning, and demonstrates reliability throughout the compliance cycle. Your ability to stay organized, responsive, and proactive will enhance the client experience and contribute to the team’s overall success.

Additional work hours are required from January through April 15th.

• Proven ability to perform the core duties outlined above
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Background in public accounting or a client‑focused environment
• Active CPA license or working towards completion
• Experience with rental Real Estate partnerships
• Prior experience with Engagement Manager and CCH Axcess

Our leadership embraces a culture of curiosity, adaptability, and continuous growth. We firmly believe that this mindset is essential for providing exceptional service to our clients and making a positive impact on our community. We are committed to developing every employee to unlock their true potential, and our close‑knit environment fosters teamwork while building strong internal relationships.

Mahoney offers a range of unique benefits to our staff. These include firm contributions to Health Savings Accounts, CPA reimbursement and bonus program, annual in‑house CPE training, flexible and hybrid work arrangements, fun firm/team events, free onsite parking, and access to our in‑house fitness center.

Our compensation package includes a competitive base salary ranging from $84,000 to $105,000. You will be eligible for annual bonuses and profit‑sharing with immediate vesting, based on individual performance and the firm’s overall success.

Mahoney does not accept resumes from third‑party vendors.