Tax Manager – Kennesaw, Georgia

Shift Pursuit; Kennesaw (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit, a long-standing CPA firm in the Atlanta area, seeks a Tax Manager in Kennesaw to serve mid-size businesses, owners, and high-net-worth individuals. You will lead complex tax engagements and provide strategic planning.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with 7+ years of public accounting, strong communication skills, and a track record of mentoring staff; you’ll work closely with Partners on tricky tax issues and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• 7+ years of public accounting experience.
• Experience with C-Corps, S-Corps, and partnerships.
• Strong individual tax and tax planning experience.
• Experience advising businesses and high-net-worth individuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review tax engagements for individuals, C-Corps, S-Corps, partnerships, trusts, and estates.
• Advise owners and high-net-worth individuals on tax planning opportunities.
• Review multi-state and consolidated tax returns while upholding quality standards.
• Communicate with clients on technical tax matters and provide actionable guidance.
• Monitor engagement progress, budgets, billing, and issues; keep Partners informed.
• Supervise and train Staff and Senior tax professionals.
• Stay current with tax legislation and industry developments.
• Participate in networking and relationship-building activities.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Client relations

Research

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master of Tax

Job description

Introduction:

This CPA firm has been part of the Atlanta accounting community for 50+ years and has picked up some serious recognition along the way — including Top 30 for Female Ownership, Top 300 Accounting Firm in the USA, and International Accounting Network of the Year. They’re looking for a Tax Manager in Kennesaw to work with mid-size businesses, business owners and high-net-worth individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and review complex tax engagements involving individuals, C-Corps, S-Corps, partnerships, trusts, and estates.
• Advise business owners and high-net-worth individuals on tax planning strategies and opportunities.
• Review multi-state and consolidated tax returns while maintaining the firm’s quality standards.
• Communicate directly with clients on technical tax matters and provide responsive, practical advice.
• Monitor engagement progress, budgets, billing, and technical issues, keeping Partners informed.
• Supervise, train, and support Staff and Senior tax professionals.
• Stay current with tax legislation, regulatory developments, and industry-specific issues.
• Participate in networking, business development, and relationship-building activities.

Requirements:

• Active CPA license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master of Tax preferred.
• 7+ years of public accounting or related experience.
• Strong business tax experience across C-Corps, S-Corps, and partnerships.
• Strong individual tax and tax planning experience.
• Experience advising businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Experience with multi-state and consolidated returns.
• Previous experience supervising and training Staff and Senior-level professionals preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, research, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines independently.