Senior Tax Manager

NorthPoint Search Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group in Nashville, TN seeks a Senior Tax Manager to lead complex tax engagements, perform final technical reviews, and mentor staff. You will maintain strong client relationships, manage budgets, and drive firmwide growth through excellent service delivery.

Ideal candidates hold a CPA license with at least ten years in public accounting, demonstrate decisive leadership, and stay current on tax laws.

Qualifications

• CPA certification is required.
• Minimum ten years of public accounting experience.
• Proven leadership and client service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide final technical review on tax returns and related documents.
• Research complex tax issues and prepare well-supported recommendations.
• Stay current with changes in tax laws and accounting procedures.
• Plan, schedule, and manage client engagements to ensure timely completion.
• Communicate directly with clients to ensure needs are prioritized.
• Lead, support, and mentor staff by setting objectives and budgets.
• Monitor quality control and evaluate staff performance.
• Assign, track, and manage tasks and projects delegated to staff.
• Take an active role in developing staff and supervisors.
• Build networks to develop new business opportunities.
• Oversee billing, collections, WIP monitoring, aging, and write-downs.
• Participate in in-house CPE and training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Technical reviews

Staff mentorship

Budget & staffing

Education

CPA license

Ten years public accounting

Job description

Senior Tax Manager

• Nashville, TN

Who: A seasoned CPA with at least ten years of public accounting experience and strong leadership, communication, and technical review abilities.

What: Leads complex tax engagements, performs final technical reviews, manages staff workflow, and supports both client success and business development initiatives.

When: Full-time leadership position available immediately.

Where: Nashville, TN.

Why: To enhance the firm’s tax practice through expert oversight, strong client service, effective team development, and proactive growth initiatives.

Office Environment: A collaborative, professional, and high-performing environment focused on quality, mentorship, and responsive client service.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with senior-level experience.

Position Overview:

The Senior Tax Manager oversees complex tax engagements, ensures the highest level of technical accuracy, develops and leads staff, maintains strong client relationships, and supports firmwide growth initiatives through exceptional service delivery and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide final technical review on tax returns and related documents.
• Research complex tax issues and prepare well-supported recommendations.
• Stay current with changes in tax laws and accounting procedures.
• Plan, schedule, and manage client engagements to ensure timely completion.
• Communicate directly with clients to ensure their needs and best interests are prioritized.
• Lead, support, and mentor staff by setting objectives, managing budgets, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Monitor quality control and evaluate staff performance.
• Assign, track, and manage tasks and projects delegated to staff and supervisors.
• Take an active role in developing staff and supervisors.
• Build and nurture internal and external networks to develop new business opportunities.
• Oversee billing, collections, WIP monitoring, aging, and write-downs.
• Participate in and help facilitate in-house CPE and training programs.

Qualifications:

• CPA certification required.
• Minimum of ten years of public accounting experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize a heavy workload.