Senior Tax Manager, Private Client

Aprio•Nashville, TN

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Aprio is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to join our Private Client Tax team to lead complex tax compliance and advisory engagements serving corporations, partnerships, S corporations, individuals, trusts, and other entities. In this role, you will deliver proactive tax planning and high-quality client service that helps clients navigate their tax obligations, identify planning opportunities, and mitigate risk. You will lead and develop a team of tax professionals while partnering closely with firm leadership to drive strategic growth across the private client practice.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field
CPA license required; JD, LLM in Taxation, or Enrolled Agent credential may be considered depending on role scope
7+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably within a public accounting or professional services environment
Experience supervising, coaching, and developing tax professionals at multiple career levels
Proven ability to manage client relationships as a primary engagement contact, delivering responsive and high-quality service
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex tax concepts clearly for clients and team members
Demonstrated experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing multiple client engagements
Strong technical knowledge of federal and state tax compliance, tax planning, and applicable tax regulations
Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and high-quality standards

Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex federal, state, and local tax compliance engagements for corporations, partnerships, S corporations, individuals, trusts, and other entities
Review complex tax returns, workpapers, estimates, extensions, and related filings to ensure technical accuracy, quality, and timely completion
Research and interpret complex tax laws, regulations, rulings, and guidance; prepare technical memoranda and communicate findings to clients and internal stakeholders
Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to help clients manage tax obligations, identify opportunities, and mitigate risk
Serve as a primary client contact for assigned engagements, building strong relationships and delivering responsive, high-quality service
Manage engagement budgets, timelines, staffing, billing, realization, and overall profitability
Supervise, train, mentor, and review the work of tax associates, seniors, and managers; provide timely coaching and performance feedback
Collaborate with partners and leadership on client strategy, technical matters, service opportunities, and practice growth initiatives
Support tax notice responses, examinations, and controversy matters, including communication with taxing authorities as needed
Maintain current knowledge of tax law changes and industry trends, and communicate relevant impacts to clients and team members

Benefits

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