Tax Manager - Private Client Tax

Aprio; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

401k with Profit Sharing

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance & CPA support

Job summary

Aprio is seeking a Tax Manager for our Private Client Tax practice in Atlanta, GA. You will lead a team delivering compliance and advisory services to diverse clients, including entity structuring and strategic planning, with a focus on high-impact corporate transactions.

You will manage client relationships, mentor professionals, and help grow a high-performing practice in a hybrid work environment. This role requires strong tax expertise and leadership across federal/state matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 6+ years of federal tax consulting/compliance experience in public accounting.
• Experience preparing and reviewing S-Corporation, Partnership, Individual, and Corporate returns.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with tax software and technology platforms.
• Master's preferred and CPA license desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of tax professionals, delegating and ensuring quality.
• Develop and implement tax strategies in line with evolving laws.
• Provide consulting on complex tax matters including M&A and corporate restructuring.
• Conduct tax research and apply findings to client service.
• Prepare and review federal/state returns for S-Corps, partnerships, individuals, and corporations.

Skills

Team leadership

Client communication

Tax software

Tax planning

Mentoring

Relationship building

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Taxation

CPA license

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio. Aprio is seeking a Tax Manager to join our Private Client Tax practice and lead a team of skilled tax professionals delivering exceptional compliance and consulting services to a diverse client base. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex federal and state tax matters, including entity structuring, strategic tax planning, and corporate transactions. You will be responsible for managing client relationships, driving team development, and contributing to the continued growth of a high-performing practice. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering sophisticated tax solutions in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

• Opportunity to lead and mentor a team of tax professionals within a nationally recognized CPA and advisory firm
• Direct influence on client outcomes across a diverse portfolio of private client tax engagements
• Exposure to complex tax planning strategies, including mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructuring
• Ability to shape practice-area growth and contribute to firmwide tax strategies

Career advancement supported by a high-growth firm committed to continuous learning and professional development

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of tax professionals by delegating responsibilities, monitoring work quality, and cultivating a high-performance team environment
• Develop and implement tax strategies by staying current with evolving tax laws and regulations and identifying planning opportunities for clients
• Provide consulting services on complex tax matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and strategic tax planning
• Conduct ongoing tax research to remain current with legislative and regulatory changes, and apply findings to enhance client service
• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for S-Corporations, Partnerships, Individuals, and Corporations, ensuring accuracy and full compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies to ensure all tax matters are managed efficiently and proactively
• Build and manage strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and quality service delivery
• Train, mentor, and develop team members to support their professional growth and elevate overall practice performance

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 6+ years of federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting
• Experience preparing and reviewing S-Corporation, Partnership, Individual, and Corporate tax returns
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing a team
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with tax software and technology platforms
• Preferred: Master's degree in Taxation
• Preferred: CPA license

Leadership Skills

• Building Relationships
• Adaptability
• Client Focus
• Driving Execution
• Continuous Improvement
• Communication
• Change Leadership
• Coaching and Developing Others
• Leading Teams

Additional Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Environment

Hybrid

Location

• Atlanta, GA

Why Work For Aprio

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits We Offer For Full-time Team Members

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What’s In It For You

• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive

compensation

You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.