Senior Tax Accountant

Our team supports a diversified group of family businesses while maintaining a focus on creating exceptional customer service, sustainable growth, and positive business environments and culture. 
 

Job Description

Position Summary

Holden Conner is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to lead tax strategy, compliance, and planning across a complex portfolio of agricultural entities, land holdings and related investments. This role requires deep, hands-on experience in farm, land, and agricultural taxation. The ideal candidate brings advanced knowledge of partnership and multi-entity structuring, agricultural depreciation strategies, land transactions, and long-term tax planning for closely held operations.

This is not a general tax preparation role. We are seeking a seasoned professional who understands the unique nuances of agricultural operations and can proactively identify planning opportunities while ensuring precise compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of federal and state income tax returns for agricultural entities, partnerships, trusts, and related individuals.

• Oversee tax strategy for multi-entity farm structures, including LLCs, partnerships, and S-Corporations.

• Manage agricultural depreciation planning (Section 179, bonus depreciation, equipment lifecycle planning).

• Advise on land acquisitions, dispositions, exchanges, and property tax matters.

• Support long-term planning related to generational transfer considerations and entity optimization.

• Research and interpret changes in federal and state tax law impacting agricultural operations.

• Coordinate with external CPA firms, legal counsel, and financial advisors as needed.

• Manage quarterly estimates, projections, and tax calendar compliance.

• Support financial reporting and reconciliations related to tax activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

• CPA required (or equivalent advanced tax credential such as EA).

• 7+ years of progressive tax experience, with significant focus on agricultural and farm-related entities.

• Demonstrated expertise in partnership taxation and multi-entity agricultural structures.

• Advanced knowledge of agricultural depreciation strategies and land-related tax issues.

• Strong understanding of federal and state tax compliance requirements.

• High attention to detail with the ability to manage complex filings independently.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

About Holden Conner

Holden Conner provides centralized management, accounting, and operational support for a group of privately held businesses and investments with deep roots in land and agricultural operations. The organization values financial discipline, long-term stewardship, and strategic planning across its diverse holdings.

This role offers the opportunity to bring specialized agricultural tax expertise in-house and contribute meaningfully to the long-term financial strategy of a stable, privately held enterprise.

Together we will foster a collaborative culture leveraging diverse perspectives and expertise to drive innovation, make informed decisions, and create value across our portfolio of entities.

It is the policy of Holden Conner not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.