Tax Manager - High Net Worth

NorthPoint Search Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm located in Atlanta is seeking a Tax Manager specialized in trust and estate taxation. This full-time role requires a CPA with at least five years of public accounting experience. Responsibilities include final reviews of tax returns, leading client engagements, and supporting staff development. The firm offers a collaborative office environment and competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess CPA certification.
• Minimum 5 years of public accounting experience required.
• Ability to effectively manage workload under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle a heavy workload under pressure.
• Strong communication skills with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide final technical review of trust and estate income tax returns.
• Research complex tax issues and develop recommendations.
• Plan and manage client engagements to meet deadlines.
• Support staff by setting expectations and providing resources.
• Mentor and develop team members to support growth.
• Oversee billing, WIP, and client communications.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Organizational abilities

Leadership

Client communication

Education

CPA certification

5+ years of public accounting experience

Job description

Tax Manager - High Net Worth - Atlanta, GA

Who: A CPA with at least five years of public accounting experience and strong technical expertise in trust and estate taxation.

What: Performs final technical reviews of trust and estate income tax returns while leading engagements, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with evolving tax laws.

When: Full-time role available immediately.

Where: Within a confidential professional services firm supporting a diverse trust and estate client base.

Why: To strengthen the firm’s trust and estate tax practice through exceptional technical oversight, quality assurance, and effective team and client leadership.

Office Environment: A collaborative, professional setting focused on quality, communication, development, and high-performance teamwork.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Overview

The Tax Manager – Trusts & Estates oversees the preparation and review of complex trust and estate income tax returns, manages staff and workflow, researches advanced tax matters, and supports exceptional client service while maintaining strict confidentiality and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide final technical review of 1041 trust and estate income tax returns.
• Research complex tax issues and develop practical recommendations.
• Stay current on changes in tax laws and accounting procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage client engagements to meet all deadlines.
• Communicate directly with clients to ensure their best interests are served.
• Support and guide staff and supervisors by setting expectations, providing resources, and maintaining a positive work environment.
• Monitor work quality and personnel performance.
• Assign, track, and manage tasks and projects delegated to staff and supervisors.
• Mentor and develop team members to support continued growth.
• Build and maintain internal and external networks to assist in business development.
• Oversee billing, collections, WIP monitoring, aging, and write-downs.
• Participate in internal CPE programs and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• Minimum of five years of public accounting experienceli>
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Strong decision-making skills with initiative.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Excellent organizational abilities with the capacity to manage a heavy workload.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.