Tax Manager

Elliott Davis; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Paid maternity/adoption leave

Health and wellness benefits

One-on-one coaching

Leadership development programs

Beyond program access

Job summary

Elliott Davis in Raleigh is seeking a Tax Manager to lead tax strategy and compliance for the Healthcare practice, serving as a technical expert for private equity-backed entities and guiding onboarding for large practice groups.

The role emphasizes reviewing complex returns, providing tax modeling for mergers and equity transactions, and building a strong pipeline of ready-now leaders while collaborating across departments to deliver client solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; MST or MAcc preferred but not necessary. Active CPA license required.
• 5–7+ years of public accounting experience, with focus on Partnerships (Subchapter K) and flow-through entities.
• Proven track record in Healthcare and/or Private Equity tax; multi-state healthcare practice groups desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain relationships with privately held and PE-backed healthcare companies as trusted advisor.
• Perform technical reviews of federal, state, and local tax returns with varying complexity.
• Provide expert tax modeling and consulting for mergers, acquisitions, and equity transactions.
• Review operating agreements and other documents to ensure tax efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Lead onboarding and integration of large practice groups (20–100+ locations).
• Monitor economic performance of engagements including budgeting, billing, and collections.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's in Taxation (MST) or Accountancy (MAcc)

Job description

Who We Are

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.

Tax Manager will lead tax strategy and compliance in the Healthcare area. The Tax Manager will serve as a technical expert for private equity-backed healthcare entities while acting as a key integrator for new business coming through our pipeline. This role will be the point person for onboarding large-scale practice groups, ensuring seamless integration from proposal to filing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain excellent relationships with privately held and private equity-backed healthcare companies, serving as a trusted primary advisor.
• Perform technical reviews of federal, state, and local tax returns with varying complexity, ensuring full compliance within the unique regulatory framework of the healthcare industry.
• Provide expert tax modeling and consulting for mergers, acquisitions, and equity transactions, identifying creative solutions for complex structural issues.
• Review operating agreements, letters of intent (LOIs), purchase agreements, and other legal documentation to ensure tax efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Lead the administrative side of new business proposals and the onboarding/integration of large practice groups (ranging from 20 to 100+ locations).
• Monitor the economic performance of engagements, including budgeting, billing, and collections, to ensure practice profitability.
• Recruit, develop, and motivate team members, building a "ready-now" pipeline of leaders to support a consolidated healthcare tax team.
• Partner with internal departments to provide comprehensive business solutions and capture growth opportunities from existing and prospective clients.
• Build a robust professional network with colleagues, referral sources, and external organizations to attract new business in the healthcare and private equity sectors.
• Other duties within the scope of the role and practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s in Taxation (MST) or Accountancy (MAcc) preferred but not necessary. Active CPA license required.
• 5–7+ years of public accounting experience, with a heavy focus on Partnerships (Subchapter K) and flow-through entities.
• Proven track record in Healthcare and/or Private Equity tax. Experience with multi-state healthcare practice groups is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to perform "cold checks" and technical reviews on complex transactional documents and tax returns.
• 3+ years of experience managing staff and overseeing the economic performance of a client portfolio.
• Ability to leverage or build a professional network within a market and broader healthcare community.
• Proven record of developing junior and mid-level staff into "ready-now" leaders through proactive coaching and technical training.
• The ability to balance multiple complex projects and meet client expectations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.

That's Right – All Aspects Of Life, Not Just Your Life As An Employee, Because We Understand That There's Life Beyond Your Job. Here Are Some Of The Ways Our Work Works For Your Life, Your Growth, And Your Well-being

• generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• flexible work schedules
• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
• first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
• one-on-one professional coaching
• Leadership and career development programs
• access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

NOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERS

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies regarding unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions without prior express written approval. Resumes submitted or candidates referred to any employee of Elliott Davis by any external recruiter or recruitment agency by any means (including but not limited to via Internet, e-mail, fax, U.S. mail, and/or verbal communications) without a properly executed written contract for a specified position by an authorized member of the Talent Acquisition team become the property of Elliott Davis. Elliott Davis will not be responsible for, or owe any fees associated with, referrals of those candidates and/or for submission of any information, associated with individuals.

Ada Requirements

The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
• Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements

• Use written and oral communication skills.
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Observe and interpret situations.
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
• Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.