Senior Tax Manager — Strategic Client Advisor & Team Leader

HENDERSON & GARDNER, PLLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Short Term Disability

401(k) with employer match

PTO 5 weeks

Flexible work environment

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Henderson & Gardner, PLLC in Chattanooga, Tennessee seeks an experienced Tax Senior Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of tax clients and guide engagement teams. The role emphasizes advisory tax planning, client relationship management, and strategic growth within a collaborative public accounting firm.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of tax experience, strong knowledge across entity types, and a proven ability to mentor staff and drive firm initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of public accounting tax experience preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of individual, partnership, S corporation, C corporation, and trust taxation
• Proven experience managing client relationships and leading engagement teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Experience reviewing and mentoring staff
• Desire to contribute to the growth and success of the firm

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of individual, business, trust tax clients
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing proactive tax planning and consulting services
• Review complex tax returns and research technical tax issues
• Lead client meetings and develop long-term client relationships
• Mentor, develop, and coach tax staff and seniors
• Assist with workflow management, scheduling, and engagement planning
• Work closely with firm leadership on practice development and strategic initiatives
• Identify opportunities to expand services and deliver additional value to clients
• Stay current on federal and state tax law developments and communicate their impact to clients and staff

Skills

Tax experience

Client relationships

Engagement leadership

Communication skills

Organization & PM

Mentoring staff

Growth mindset

Job description

Henderson & Gardner, PLLC in Chattanooga, Tennessee seeks an experienced Tax Senior Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of tax clients and guide engagement teams. The role emphasizes advisory tax planning, client relationship management, and strategic growth within a collaborative public accounting firm.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of tax experience, strong knowledge across entity types, and a proven ability to mentor staff and drive firm initiatives.