Tax Manager

Baker Tilly US; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 133,040; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Tax Manager for their Nashville office, responsible for providing tax and business advisory services to clients. This role involves leading client engagements, coaching team members, and ensuring compliance with local and federal laws.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and a CPA or equivalent, with at least five years of relevant experience. Baker Tilly offers a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in federal and state tax compliance.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with Private Wealth, Flow Through Entities, and Trusts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax, accounting, and advisory services to small-business clients.
• Manage client relationships and resolve issues.
• Lead and plan client engagements for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Client service

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Microsoft Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA, EA or JD

Job description

Job Title

Tax Manager – Nashville Office

Overview

Join Baker Tilly as a Tax Manager with our Nashville office. This is a great opportunity to be a valued advisor delivering tax and business advisory services and tax compliance to middle‑market clients. You will work side‑by‑side with firm leadership to serve clients and build the business, having a direct impact on the firm’s success. Additionally, you will coach a group of talented staff, using your experience to help develop their technical and professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted member of the team providing various tax, accounting and advisory services to small‑business clients.
• Oversee and provide services pertaining to tax accounting, bookkeeping and prepared or compiled financials.
• Review and analyze accounting records and/or reporting with clients, provide analysis and consultation, and communicate with clients to discuss accounting and business matters.
• Deliver best‑in‑class customer service to clients at all times, with an emphasis on being responsive, timely, professional, and accurate.
• Lead and plan client engagements, and continuously evaluate processes and procedures within the client services and implementation functions with emphasis on implementing efficiencies and identifying internal control issues.
• Provide recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Manage and build client relationships, act as liaison to address and resolve client issues, and assist team leaders in researching and providing additional services to clients.
• Effectively delegate and oversee the work efforts by setting goals, providing resources, removing obstacles, and scheduling deadlines to meet client expectations for delivery.
• Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal tax practices and laws.
• Assist with managing client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met.
• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community.
• Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm‑wide learning and development programs.
• Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates will have:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; master’s or advanced degree desirable.
• CPA, EA or JD required.
• Five (5) or more years of experience providing federal and state tax compliance, accounting and advisory services in a professional services firm.
• Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates.
• Demonstrated management, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, see the "big picture" as well as details, display ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and timely completion of projects.
• Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.
• Experience with Private Wealth, Flow Through Entities, Trust and Estate and/or Corporate clients preferred.

Compensation

The pay rate range for this job position is $90,000 to $133,040. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

EEO Statement

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.