Tax Manager

Synergy Search; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Bonus potential

Job summary

Synergy Search is partnering with a growing Nashville company to fill a Tax Manager role, ideal for someone moving from public accounting into a corporate tax function with leadership potential. You will own federal, state and partnership tax compliance, drive process improvements, and partner with finance leadership on tax planning.

Relocation to Nashville is welcomed, with a competitive base salary and bonus, plus full benefits as the company expands.

Qualifications

• CPA required and active in good standing.
• Experience with 1065 (partnership) tax returns.
• Public accounting background at Senior or Manager level.
• Strong process-improvement mindset to fix inefficiencies.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Nashville.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the company's tax function, including federal, state, and partnership (1065) compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy across the tax function.
• Partner cross-functionally with finance and accounting leadership on tax planning and strategy.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors as needed.
• Help build out scalable processes as the company grows.

Skills

CPA

1065 Returns

Public Accounting

Process Improvement

Relocation to Nashville

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Synergy Search is partnering with a growing company in Nashville to find a Tax Manager ready to make the leap from public accounting into a corporate seat with real room to build and lead.

The Opportunity

This is a great fit for a Senior or Manager currently in public tax who's ready to trade compliance-heavy busy seasons for a broader, more strategic role - one where you can shape process, drive improvements, and grow your career on the corporate side.

What You'll Do

• Own and manage the company's tax function, including federal, state, and partnership (1065) compliance
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy across the tax function
• Partner cross-functionally with finance and accounting leadership on tax planning and strategy
• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors as needed
• Help build out scalable processes as the company grows

What We're Looking For

• CPA required
• Experience with 1065 (partnership) tax returns
• Background in public accounting (Senior or Manager level) with a desire to transition to industry
• Strong process-improvement mindset — someone who sees inefficiency and wants to fix it
• Based in or willing to relocate to Nashville
• $140,000–$155,000 base + bonus
• Full benefits package
• Genuine growth trajectory with a company investing in its tax function