Senior Tax Manager

Aprio • Nashville, TN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Aprio's Tax team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Tax Manager to join their dynamic team. This is a review and sign off level role, not a learning role. The candidate must be fluent in various tax compliance and advisory areas, including consolidated C corporation compliance, partnership compliance, PE deal and transaction tax, multistate compliance, current hot topics in tax, and ASC 740. Proficiency in GoSystems for consolidated C corporation returns is required.

Requirements

• Senior Manager level. Approximately 8 to 12 years of public accounting experience
• CPA required
• Direct experience managing PE backed clients is essential, not preferred. Background can be in consolidated C corp portfolio companies, PE operating partnerships, or a mix of both
• Prior experience working alongside in house Directors of Tax and engaging with client side tax leadership as a peer

Responsibilities

• Consolidated C corporation compliance. Form 1120 consolidated returns, intercompany eliminations, SRLY, Section 382 ownership change analysis, and consolidated return basics under the 1502 regulations.
• Partnership compliance. Form 1065 for PE operating partnerships, including tiered structures, Section 704(b) and 704(c) allocations, Section 743(b) step ups, and K 1 reporting to PE sponsors and blockers.
• PE deal and transaction tax. Transaction cost analysis, 338(h)(10) and 336(e) elections, Form 8594 purchase price allocation, earnout and escrow treatment, rollover equity, and post-acquisition integration.
• Multistate compliance. Apportionment, combined and unitary filings, nexus analysis, state addbacks, and state NOL tracking post M&A.
• Current hot topics. Section 163(j) interest limitation, Section 174 and 174A capitalization and recovery options under OBBBA, bonus depreciation, and GILTI and FDII at a working level.
• ASC 740. Provision review, deferred tax, valuation allowance analysis, and return to provision coordination with client controllers and auditors.
• Proficient in GoSystems for consolidated C corporation returns. CCH Axcess experience is not a substitute.
• Able to run a senior engagement team, review complex consolidated returns at a sign off level, and own workflow and delivery for multiple six figure accounts simultaneously.
• Confident and polished to manage direct relationships with in house Directors of Tax, who expect technical precision, responsiveness, and proactive advisory, not compliance delivery alone.
• Track record of developing and mentoring managers and staff.
• Executive presence to represent Aprio credibly on demanding, high expectation engagements.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees