Public Tax Manager

Confidential Employer; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Atlanta, GA seeks a Public Tax Manager with CPA credentials and 5+ years in public accounting, including 2+ years in management, to lead complex partnership tax compliance and planning.

The role oversees client relationships, workflow delivery, and staff development across multiple industries in a hybrid, full-time setting.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of public accounting experience.
• At least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of pass-through entity structures and general corporate taxation.
• Experience with partnership taxation, S-Corporation tax returns, and individual taxation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex partnership tax engagements.
• Address tax compliance and planning needs for diverse clients.
• Serve as main client point of contact, ensuring timely delivery and communication.
• Identify tax issues and plan opportunities for clients across industries.
• Lead, mentor, and develop tax staff and seniors in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Client service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Public Tax Manager

Who: A CPA-certified tax professional with at least five years of public accounting experience and a minimum of two years in a managerial role.

What: Manages complex tax compliance for partnerships and other pass-through entities, identifies tax planning opportunities, oversees workflows and deliverables, leads staff development, and serves as the primary client contact.

When: Full-time hybrid role available immediately.

Where: Atlanta, GA

Why: To support a growing tax practice by providing technical leadership, exceptional client service, and strategic oversight across diverse client industries.

Office Environment: A collaborative, inclusive, high-integrity culture focused on professional growth, innovation, and work–life balance.

Salary: Competitive compensation supported by a comprehensive total rewards and benefits package.

Position Overview

The Tax Manager will support the South Florida market by managing tax compliance and planning across industries such as manufacturing, real estate, professional services, and high-net-worth individuals. This role includes reviewing complex partnership returns, identifying tax issues and planning opportunities, leading tax staff and seniors, and building strong client relationships. Ideal candidates thrive in a dynamic environment and deliver exceptional client service while overseeing all aspects of engagement execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex partnership tax engagements.
• Address tax compliance and planning needs for clients across multiple industries, including high-net-worth individuals.
• Serve as the main client point of contact, ensuring timely delivery of work and strong communication.
• Identify tax and business issues and recommend strategic planning opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop tax staff and seniors in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s preferred).
• Active CPA license required.
• Minimum 5 years of public accounting experience with at least 2 years in management.
• Strong knowledge of pass-through entity structures and general corporate taxation.
• Understanding of partnership taxation, partnership equity investments, S-Corporation tax returns, and individual taxation.
• Strong understanding of client businesses and industries.