Tax Manager

Tax Manager Greater Denver Area - Englewood, CO - Hybrid (2 days in office)This newly created role moves beyond compliance into strategic partnership - you'll bring rigor and structure to a complex tax environment while helping shape how tax informs real estate, investment, and philanthropic decisions. Because the position is new, you'll have room to build it, define best practices, and grow into expanded responsibility over time. About CIGCIG is a privately held investment and management organization that oversees a diverse portfolio of financial, investment, real estate, and philanthropic activities. We steward wealth across multiple generations and entities - trusts and estates, private foundations, partnerships, and investment holding companies.We operate with the sophistication of an institutional investor and the agility and discretion of a private organization. The team is collaborative, well-resourced, and committed to disciplined governance and long-term value creation. Tax, accounting, and financial strategy are central to how we evaluate investments, structure transactions, and manage risk - which means this role has real visibility and real impact. Why This RoleSophisticated, varied work - partnerships, trusts and estates, foundations, real estate, and private equity, all under one roofAccess to decision-makers - direct partnership with senior leadership, with a real voice in how the organization plans and structuresStability and growth - a well-resourced, long-term-minded organization that invests in its people, with structured knowledge transfer and a clear path to expanded responsibilityCulture - a hybrid schedule (2 days in office) and a culture built on professionalism, intellectual rigor, and mutual respect What You'll DoManage the preparation and review of federal and state tax returns across a diverse entity structure, including partnerships, trusts and estates, private foundations, and high-net-worth individualsLead tax planning and projections, and model the tax impact of investment decisions, transactions, and ownership structuresPartner with external tax advisors to coordinate filings, extensions, estimated payments, and complex technical positionsOwn the tax calendar across all entities, ensuring accurate and timely compliance year-roundSupport the tax structuring of real estate and private equity investments alongside the CFO and investment teamConduct technical research on partnership taxation, trust and estate matters, and HNW individual planning, and translate findings into clear recommendationsReview K-1s, track tax basis, and maintain organized documentation across the structureIdentify and implement process improvements that bring greater rigor and efficiency to the tax functionMonitor legislative and regulatory changes and assess their impact on the organizationYou'll work closely with the Manager of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, the accounting team, investment professionals, and external advisors - serving as the trusted internal expert on tax. What We're Looking For5+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or a sophisticated family office environmentStrong technical expertise in partnership taxation, trust and estate taxation, and high-net-worth individual tax planningExperience supporting real estate investments, private equity structures, or multi-entity ownership arrangements (strongly preferred)Advanced Excel skillsA collaborative, detail-oriented professional who enjoys complex ownership structures and wants to build deep, long-term expertise Education & CredentialsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Taxation (required)Master's degree in Taxation (preferred)CPA designation (required; candidates close to completion may be considered) Benefits:CIG offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support long-term well-being and success, including:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-paid life insuranceShort-term and long-term disability coverage401(k) retirement plan with company matchCompany-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leaveCompensation details: 00 Yearly SalaryPI818226b0-