Title: Sr. Manager, Tax Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time / FTE Level: Managerial / Tax Leadership Industry: Public Accounting / Professional Services
Position Summary The client is seeking a Tax Senior Manager to lead tax compliance, planning, advisory, and consulting engagements for a diverse client base. This person will manage client relationships, oversee complex tax work, mentor and develop tax professionals, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients. The role is both technical and client-facing, with an emphasis on project leadership, relationship development, team mentorship, and identifying additional opportunities within existing and prospective client accounts.
Key Responsibilities
Lead complex tax compliance, planning, advisory, accounting, and consulting engagements
Review complex tax returns and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
Serve as a senior advisor and primary relationship contact for clients
Provide strategic tax guidance and identify solutions based on clients' business needs
Lead projects from planning through completion while maintaining strong client service
Manage, mentor, and develop tax consultants and other tax professionals
Coordinate with internal subject matter experts to deliver comprehensive solutions
Build and expand relationships within existing client accounts
Help identify and develop new business opportunities and prospective client relationships
Maintain high standards for quality, responsiveness, and overall client experience
Required Qualifications
7+ years of tax experience
Background in a public accounting firm, consulting firm, or comparable industry tax leadership role
CPA, EA, or another recognized tax/accounting certification required
Experience managing complex tax engagements and client relationships
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams
Strong tax planning, compliance, advisory, and technical accounting knowledge
Strong project-management skills
Excellent client-facing and relationship-building abilities
Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Industry Experience Experience supporting any of the following industries is highly desirable, but not required:
Healthcare
Financial institutions / financial services
Real estate
Professional services
Manufacturing
Ideal Candidate Profile The strongest candidate will likely come from a public accounting or tax consulting environment and already be operating at the Senior Manager level or an experienced Manager ready for the next step. They should be comfortable balancing:
Technical tax work
Review and oversight
Client relationship management
Team leadership
Tax planning/advisory
Business development and account growth
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $130000.00/Yearly - $160000.00/Yearly.
