Overview
As the Not-for-Profit Tax Senior Manager, you'll deliver a full range of tax services for clients in the not-for-profit and healthcare industries-with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You'll collaborate with Not-for-Profit Tax and Human Capital Services team members and provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise, provide primary and secondary review of complex tax returns, develop and manage staff, and work closely with leadership and staff on client management, practice development, and business development activities.
From day one, you'll be empowered by great technology, processes, and a collaborative and thoughtful team to extend your technical knowledge, work across new projects, and provide excellent client service.
Responsibilities
- Managing multiple client service teams on client engagements; planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects; providing innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients; and actively assisting in proposal activities
- Managing, developing, training, and mentoring staff and assessing performance for engagement and year-end reviews
- Conducting primary and secondary review of complex tax returns, including Forms 990, 990-T, 990-PF, and state filings
- Maintaining active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure deadlines are met, and enhance client relationships
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting; preferred: master's in taxation; JD or CPA required
- Minimum ten years of progressive federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of industry and public accounting experience, with a minimum of four years specializing in the not-for-profit area
- Experience with Forms 990, 990-T, and 990-PF
- Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in tax compliance, unrelated business income, excise taxes and other tax issues relevant to the not-for-profit industry
- Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships and present to client boards
- Strong leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Can travel as needed, expected travel up to 10%
Compensation
The base salary range for this position in Manhattan only is between $164,200 and $246,200
The base salary range for this position in Melville, NY only is between $164,200 and $246,200
The base salary range for this position in Iselin NJ only is between $164,200 and $246,200
About Us
At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result - for our clients and you. We offer a career path with more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It's what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and assurance services, and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which provides non-attest offerings including tax and advisory services. In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational platform with Grant Thornton Ireland, offering Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice capabilities.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, with access to member firms in more than 150 global markets.
About The Team
- We empower you with options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life; this position requires in-person attendance at least two days per week at a GT office or client site.
- You are supported to prioritize well-being through work-life integration options.
- We support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize all identities, roles, and aspirations. See details at www.gt.com/careers.
- We are committed to diversity, equity & inclusion and measure actions beyond checking boxes.
What to Expect Next
If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to schedule a time to connect. You can also explore other roles at www.gt.com/careers.
Benefits
We provide personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all identities, roles, and aspirations. For an overview of our benefit offerings, visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
- Benefits for internship positions: medical, dental, and vision insurance; employee assistance program; minimum of 72 hours paid sick leave; paid firm holidays during internship.
- Benefits for seasonal employees: medical, dental, and vision insurance; employee assistance program; may be eligible for 401(k) savings plan; minimum of 72 hours paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations
It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation is provided as required by the ADA and state/local laws. To request an accommodation, contact (see below)
