Tax Manager - (Rome, GA)

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned clients, ensuring delivery of timely, high-quality tax services.
• Develop and execute tax planning strategies for corporations, partnerships, individuals, trusts, and estates.
• Address complex tax matters and proactively identify planning opportunities.
• Oversee preparation and review of federal, state, and local income tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Manage due dates and deliverables for multiple client engagements.
• Stay current with the latest tax legislation, IRS rulings, and industry developments.
• Conduct research on complex tax issues and provide clear, actionable advice to clients and staff.
• Lead or assist in tax-related consulting projects (e.g., M&A, entity restructuring, succession planning, SALT).
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff and senior accountants.
• Work effectively with firm partners and team members essential to carry out firm initiatives.
• Delegate work appropriately and review work product for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to firm standards.
• Contribute to staff performance evaluations and promote professional growth.
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell firm services and expand client relationships.
• Participate in networking, marketing events, and firm initiatives.
• Contribute to proposals, presentations, and the onboarding of new clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required; Master’s in Taxation or Accounting preferred.
• CPA license required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant tax experience in public accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/managerial role.
• Proficiency in tax preparation and research software (e.g., CCH Axcess, ProSystem fx, BNA); advanced MS Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex tax issues to clients and staff.
• Strong project management, time-management, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor teams in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Pay

Compensation commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

• 401K plan (with up to 4% salary paid employer contributions)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous Paid time-off & Holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance for Employee and Dependents
• Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Childcare Assistance