Senior Tax Manager — Client-Focused Tax Strategy

Smith & Howard; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith + Howard, headquartered in Atlanta, seeks a Tax Manager to interact with clients, understand their business needs, and drive tax compliance and advisory projects. You will manage responses to notices, projections, and related tax planning while building strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes ethics, GAAP knowledge, and leadership, with supervision of staff and collaboration with partners. CPA is required and 5–12 years in public accounting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance or other relevant degree program.
• CPA license required.
• Five to twelve years of public accounting experience, preferred.
• Minimum two years previous supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to multi-task with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to professional ethics of the firm and AICPA.
• Adhere to firm policy regarding client confidentiality.
• Demonstration of professional interest in providing clients with quality services and personal attention by performing above and beyond the call of duty.
• Assists in handling routine questions and audits from federal or state agencies.
• Primary client contact on assigned clients, updating on progress and answering questions.
• Provides clients timely top-quality service with supervision at all stages.
• Advises clients on tax implications of business objectives and recommendations.
• Manages planning, administration, and conclusion of engagements.
• Performs primary review of tax returns and tax advice as requested.
• Prepare/supervise preparation of tax accrual workpapers.
• Reviews tax law developments and applicability to clients.
• Identifies high-risk engagement issues and informs partners.
• Meets chargeable hour goals.
• Fosters team environment and mentoring.
• Assists/teaches interns and staff on tax software and procedures.
• Conducts in-house training.
• Develops department policies and procedures.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance or other relevant degree program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Smith + Howard, headquartered in Atlanta, seeks a Tax Manager to interact with clients, understand their business needs, and drive tax compliance and advisory projects. You will manage responses to notices, projections, and related tax planning while building strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes ethics, GAAP knowledge, and leadership, with supervision of staff and collaboration with partners. CPA is required and 5–12 years in public accounting is preferred.