Sr. Tax Manager (Entertainment Business Management)

About Level Group Ltd

Level Group Ltd is a premier Nashville-based business management firm specializing in bands, artists, and creators across the music and entertainment industries. We handle the financial complexities so our clients can focus on their art. Our growth and exceptional service are fueled by the development of our people. At Level, we believe that investing in our teams is the key to our success—and our clients'. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to play a meaningful role in the music business, we’d love to hear from you!

Unlike traditional public accounting firms, Level Group focuses on sustainable workloads, collaborative team structures, and genuine professional growth. OUR VALUES
We cultivate an inclusive culture grounded in respect, integrity, and kindness—where every team member is empowered to share their unique perspective and contribute their strengths toward our shared success. United by a culture of trust, open communication, and a commitment to growth, we strive to consistently deliver exceptional quality, value, and service to our clients.

WHY JOIN US?
Beyond "Just Another Tax Job": We aren't looking for a passive desk filler. We want an entrepreneurial leader who is passionate about the music industry and eager to play a direct role in building, scaling, and shaping the future of our firm.
Work-Life Balance: Say goodbye to 80-hour public accounting work weeks during busy seasons. We actively manage client workloads to protect our team's capacity and mental health.
Modern Work Flexibility: Enjoy a permanent hybrid structure (3 days in office, 2 days remote) following a 90-day onboarding period to balance collaborative team time with independent focus.

About The Position

The Sr. Tax Manager at Level Group balances high-level technical mastery with dynamic team leadership. In this role, you will oversee comprehensive corporate and individual tax strategies for high-earning entertainment clients, manage our end-to-end filing pipeline, and mentor internal teams to elevate the firm's operational excellence.

• Lead and oversee comprehensive tax strategy for all corporate and individual clients.
• Provide strategic tax guidance to Account Managers and develop their tax filing knowledge.
• Offer expert advice on complex tax matters for high-earning individuals and entertainment entities.
• Ensure accurate, proactive, and timely tax compliance for all clients across the firm's portfolio.
• Lead the end-to-end tax filing process for both corporate entities and individual clients.
• Review and audit complex financial statements to ensure absolute correctness.
• Monitor and track the live status of tax preparation and filings to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Serve as the primary, authoritative liaison between external CPA partners and internal teams.
• Manage tax notice resolution & compliance operations.
• Analyze received tax notices and execute swift, appropriate actions for timely and effective resolutions.
• Communicate directly with federal, state, and local tax authorities via written correspondence or phone.
• Review and file critical client compliance documents, including 1099 and 1042-S forms.
• Drive departmental deliverables & operational excellence.
• Partner closely with fellow Tax Managers to meet overarching Tax Department deliverables and operational excellence goals.
• Ensure the highest level of quality assurance across all departmental work and output.
• Administer annual tax training programs for the broader firm.
• Communicate key tax deadlines, regulatory updates, and shifts in policy or internal procedures.
• Manage team performance & development.
• Identify specific training needs and procure resources for individual and team professional development.
• Leverage unique team members' strengths and strategically provide opportunities for career growth.
• Deliver consistent, constructive feedback and prepare comprehensive annual performance evaluations.
• Manage specialized projects and handle ad hoc needs as required by incoming new business or shifting regulatory requirements.
• Proactively identify and implement innovative workflow solutions to increase efficiency.
• Promote, live by, and exemplify Level Group’s core company values daily.