Tax Manager - Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality

Aprio•Nashville, TN

25d

About The Position

Aprio is seeking a Tax Manager to join its Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality (RFH) practice and lead a team of tax professionals serving restaurant, franchise, and hospitality clients. The role acts as a trusted advisor to restaurant owners, franchisors, franchisees, and hospitality groups, helping them navigate complex tax matters, reduce tax exposure, and plan for long-term growth. The Tax Manager leads and develops tax professionals while delivering tax consulting, planning, research, preparation, and review services. The role handles industry-specific matters such as FICA tip credits, cost segregation, sales and use tax, multi-entity structures, and mergers and acquisitions. The position also manages client relationships and serves as a primary contact for clients, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies. This opportunity offers exposure to a diverse client portfolio and complex industry-specific tax matters, along with the ability to mentor team members and pursue career advancement within Aprio’s RFH practice. Aprio describes its work environment as flexible, with remote and hybrid options.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
At least 6 years of federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience in a public accounting firm.
Experience preparing and reviewing Partnership, S-Corp, Individual, and Corporate tax returns.
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain a team of tax professionals.
Strong client relationship management skills and ability to serve as a trusted advisor.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for engaging clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
Ability to delegate work, provide meaningful feedback, and drive team accountability.
Experience training and mentoring professionals.
Deep knowledge of federal tax law, compliance requirements, and evolving tax regulations.
Proficiency in tax software and technology platforms.
Ability to conduct thorough tax research and translate findings into actionable planning strategies.
Familiarity with restaurant, franchise, and hospitality tax matters, including entity structuring and multi-unit operations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Taxation.
CPA certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of tax professionals, delegate responsibilities, oversee work quality, and support career growth.
Develop and implement tax strategies for restaurant, franchise, and hospitality clients, staying current with tax laws, regulations, and planning opportunities.
Provide consulting on complex tax matters, including mergers and acquisitions, entity restructuring, tax planning, and industry-specific credits and incentives.
Conduct tax research to identify planning opportunities and ensure alignment with current federal and regulatory requirements.
Prepare and review Partnership, S-Corp, Individual, and Corporate tax returns for accuracy and compliance.
Build and manage client relationships as the primary point of contact for clients, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.
Train and mentor team members to strengthen their technical capabilities and support professional development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day of employment.
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account.
401(k) with profit sharing.
Nine or more holidays and a discretionary time-off structure.
Parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with a cash incentive upon completion.
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group, and individual performance.
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales.
Wellness program.
Flexible working environment, including remote and hybrid options.
Competitive compensation and industry-leading benefits.
Growth and continuous-learning opportunities.