Tax Principal

PYA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

PYA is seeking a Tax Principal to oversee tax compliance, planning, and consulting for a diverse client base from offices in Atlanta and beyond. The role leads and mentors tax teams, reviews complex returns, and maintains key client relationships while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local tax regulations.

Expected to leverage deep tax experience to advise clients and build a trusted advisor relationship, with opportunities to grow service lines across healthcare, financial services,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of tax experience in a public accounting, consulting firm, or equivalent industry leadership
• CPA or EA license or other recognized certification required
• Experience with 990s, partnerships and S corporations, and individual returns preferred
• Client-oriented work ethic with a drive for high-quality results
• Creative problem-solving with strategic, analytical thinking and advisory mindset
• Industry experience in healthcare, financial institutions, real estate, or related fields is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead clients and teams with strong project management and relationship development
• Advise on tax issues to complete planning, advisory, compliance, and accounting work
• Develop a team of tax consultants to ensure exceptional client service
• Grow existing business relationships and pursue new opportunities with prospects

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Tax advisory

Education

CPA or EA license

Job description

A Tax Principal with PYA is responsible for overseeing tax compliance, planning, and consulting services for a diverse client base. The Tax Principal leads and mentors tax teams, reviews complex tax returns, manages client relationships, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. The Tax Principal would be expected to use their experience to advise clients and develop a true trusted advisor relationship.

Here are some additional expectations of our PYA Tax Principal leadership position:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead clients and teams with demonstrated excellence in project management and relationship development
• Advise clients on a variety of tax issues, resulting in the successful completion of tax planning, advisory, accounting, and compliance projects, all while maintaining focus on client service excellence
• Develop a team of tax consultants and other subject matter experts to ensure exceptional client service to PYA tax clients
• Cultivate existing business client relationships and advance opportunities with new prospect leads

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of tax experience within a public accounting and/or consulting firm, or equivalent experience in industry tax leadership
• CPA, EA license, or another recognized certification is required
• Experience with 990s, pass through entities (i.e. partnerships and S corporations), and individual returns preferred
• Client-oriented work ethic, committed to high-quality results
• Creative problem-solving skills with a high level of strategic, analytical, and conceptual skills and a passion for helping client
• Additionally, PYA prides itself on the services it provides to the healthcare, financial institution, and real estate industries. In addition, PYA continues to see growth opportunities in professional services and manufacturing. Experience in one or more of these industries, while not required, will enhance the qualifications of any applicant

ABOUT PYA

PYA, a leading independent professional services firm, serves clients across the United States with expertise in consulting, accounting, audit, tax, compliance, and business strategy. With offices in Knoxville, Atlanta, Tampa, Charlotte, Nashville, and Kansas City, PYA is committed to helping clients achieve their goals through innovative solutions and unparalleled service. PYA is also a member of HLB, the global accounting and advisory network, with affiliate firms in over 150 countries. Learn more about The PYA Way

WHY JOIN PYA

• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that values innovation and excellence
• Work with industry leaders who are committed to professional growth and client success
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement