Tax Manager

Frey Consulting Group; Dothan (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Personnel Consulting Group in Dothan, AL is seeking a Tax Manager to lead client engagements, perform return reviews, and mentor professional staff. Working directly with Tax Partners and the Managing Partner, you will drive strategic tax planning and oversee department workflow and quality.

Located in the Greater Dothan Area with on-site work and hybrid options, this role reports to Tax Partners and supervises Seniors, Staff, and Interns.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Demonstrated history of managing tax engagements and supervising accounting staff
• Clear written and verbal communication with ability to translate complex tax rules into client advice

Responsibilities

• Oversee federal, state, and local tax return preparation and review across corporations, partnerships, individuals, trusts, estates, and non-profits
• Manage project timelines, team workflow, realization rates, and engagement profitability across diverse client portfolios
• Perform complex tax research and identify proactive tax-saving opportunities; communicate with tax authorities
• Supervise and train Seniors, Staff, and Interns with direct feedback and coaching
• Build strong client relationships and participate in local networking initiatives

Skills

Tax experience

Leadership & mentorship

Strong communication

Education

CPA license

Tools

CCH Axcess

Engagement

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Personnel Consulting Group is seeking a Tax Manager for an established public accounting client in the Greater Dothan Area.

Location: Dothan, AL (On-site / Hybrid Options)

Reports to: Tax Partners, Managing Partner

Supervises: Seniors, Staff, and Interns

Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 / year

Job Summary

The Tax Manager is expected to lead client engagements, perform return reviews, and mentor professional staff. Working directly alongside Tax Partners, you will serve as a primary client advisor, conduct strategic tax planning, and drive department workflow and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Review: Oversee federal, state, and local tax return preparation and review across corporations, partnerships, individuals, trusts, estates, and non-profits.
• Engagement & Budget Management: Manage project timelines, team workflow, realization rates, and engagement profitability across diverse client portfolios.
• Client Advisory & Research: Perform complex tax research, identify proactive tax-saving opportunities, and handle communications with tax authorities.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Supervise and train Senior Accountants, Staff, and Interns through direct feedback, coaching, and professional development.
• Client Growth: Build strong client relationships, identify service expansion opportunities, and participate in local community and networking initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Licensure: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• Experience: 5 to 8+ years of public accounting tax experience, including direct experience reviewing complex multi-entity returns.
• Leadership: Demonstrated history of managing tax engagements and supervising accounting staff.
• Software: Technical proficiency in CCH Axcess, Engagement, and Microsoft 365.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex tax rules into practical client advice.

Key Job Factors & Highlights

• Compensation: $120,000 – $150,000 target annual salary range based on experience.
• Work Location: Office-based in Dothan, AL, with flexible hybrid work arrangements as approved by leadership.
• Career Leadership: Direct access to Managing Partners with supervisory authority over Seniors, Staff, and Interns.