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Are you a tax professional with a passion for research, modeling, and solving complex entity structuring challenges? Pinion is seeking a technically skilled and strategically mindedManagerto join ourNational Tax Solutionsteam. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering high-impact tax guidance, supporting internal teams and clients with sophisticated analysis, and shaping the future of tax strategy in the food and ag industry. 

Why Pinion? 

Pinion is the nation’s leading food and ag consulting and accounting firm, helping clients and communities thrive through bold thinking and innovation. We foster a collaborative, growth-oriented, and joy-filled culture where professionals are empowered to make a meaningful impact. 

Redefine your success: here, you'll find work that's intellectually rewarding and personally refreshing. Keep the depth that goes with your high-level skills, but gain the balance found in a culture focused, people-centered workplace. 

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Manager in the National Tax Solutions team, you will:

• Conduct advanced tax research and draft technical memos to support internal and client-facing tax positions.
• Perform quantitative analysis and tax modeling to evaluate entity structures, transactions, and planning opportunities.
• Serve as a resource for internal tax professionals, providing guidance on complex tax issues.
• Lead entity choice analysis and cash flow optimization strategies for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support internal reorganizations and structural planning initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical accuracy and strategic alignment in tax planning.

What You’ll Need for This Position

• Experience & Education
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required, Master’s in Tax or JD a plus
  • 5+ years of progressive tax experience, including complex technical modeling, tax research or technical tax consulting 
  • Background in M&A, international tax, and/or ag industry experience is a plus
• Technical Skills
  • Excel proficiency for modeling and analysis
  • Strong writing and communication skills for drafting memos and presenting findings
• Core Competencies
  • Digital fluency in tax research tools
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadlines

What’s in it for you:

• A people-centered culture, with fun included among our core firm values
• A robust training and development program designed to help you discover your distinct abilities and use them to grow yourself and the firm
• More freedom to explore your areas of interest
• A fast track to leadership and influence for those who pursue it
• Pinion offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k/profit-sharing, paid time off and holidays, flexible work arrangements, and paid parental leave.

Compensation: In some states and municipalities, Pinion is required by law to include a reasonable estimate for range of compensation. When making compensation decisions, Pinion takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications/licenses, and geographic location. The wide range for this role reasonably accounts for these factors. Specific compensation decisions are made based on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $100,000 to $175,000.

Remote Eligibility: This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at a Pinion office or attendance at offsites, as requested/required by the firm and/or your supervisor. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Pinion has a registered entity and is actively hiring. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check the list periodically if the state you live in is on the exclusion list.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you will not be penalized for redacting or removing age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. For intern applicants, we will need the date you anticipate being available to work full-time in order to be considered for a future full-time conversion offer.

EEO: Pinion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Attest services are provided by KCoe Isom, LLP, a licensed CPA firm.

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What You’ll Need for This Position

• Experience & Education
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required, Master’s in Tax or JD a plus
  • 5+ years of progressive tax experience, including complex technical modeling, tax research or technical tax consulting 
  • Background in M&A, international tax, and/or ag industry experience is a plus
• Technical Skills
  • Excel proficiency for modeling and analysis
  • Strong writing and communication skills for drafting memos and presenting findings
• Core Competencies
  • Digital fluency in tax research tools
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadlines

What’s in it for you:

• A people-centered culture, with fun included among our core firm values
• A robust training and development program designed to help you discover your distinct abilities and use them to grow yourself and the firm
• More freedom to explore your areas of interest
• A fast track to leadership and influence for those who pursue it
• Pinion offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k/profit-sharing, paid time off and holidays, flexible work arrangements, and paid parental leave.

Compensation: In some states and municipalities, Pinion is required by law to include a reasonable estimate for range of compensation. When making compensation decisions, Pinion takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications/licenses, and geographic location. The wide range for this role reasonably accounts for these factors. Specific compensation decisions are made based on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $100,000 to $175,000.

Remote Eligibility: This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at a Pinion office or attendance at offsites, as requested/required by the firm and/or your supervisor. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Pinion has a registered entity and is actively hiring. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check the list periodically if the state you live in is on the exclusion list.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you will not be penalized for redacting or removing age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. For intern applicants, we will need the date you anticipate being available to work full-time in order to be considered for a future full-time conversion offer.

EEO: Pinion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Attest services are provided by KCoe Isom, LLP, a licensed CPA firm.

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