Tax Manager in Atlanta, Georgia at NorthPoint Search Group

Tax Manager - Atlanta, GA

Who: A seasoned tax professional with at least 7 years of public accounting experience and strong leadership, technical tax knowledge, and communication skills.

What: Lead and review tax engagements, advise clients across entity types, manage staff, and deliver comprehensive tax compliance and planning strategies.

When: Full-time position available immediately.

Where: Hybrid role based in Atlanta, GA

Why: To take on a high-impact managerial role providing strategic tax guidance while developing client relationships and contributing to firm leadership.

Office Environment: Professional, collaborative, growth-oriented culture that emphasizes integrity, client service excellence, and continuous learning.

Salary: Competitive compensation based on experience, expertise, and leadership capability.

Position Overview:
This role provides the opportunity to manage complex tax engagements, advise clients across individual and business tax matters, supervise staff, and support firm leadership while staying current with evolving tax laws and industry developments.

Key Responsibilities:
● Advise clients on tax matters across individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts/estates.
● Lead and review work on tax engagements to ensure compliance with firm quality standards.
● Manage multiple client engagements and maintain strong client relationships.
● Research complex tax issues and develop technical solutions.
● Communicate proactively with partners regarding engagement status, challenges, and recommendations.
● Participate in networking activities and build industry presence.
● Discuss technical tax topics with clients and respond promptly to their needs.
● Conduct performance reviews and support staff training and development.
● Handle billing responsibilities and understand engagement economics.
● Support management in policy, procedure, and operational decisions.
● Stay current with regulatory updates and technical developments.
● Assist with special projects and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:
● Proficient in business taxation including C corporations, S corporations, and partnerships.
● Experience in individual taxation and tax planning.
● Skilled in developing tax strategies for businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
● Knowledge of multi-state and consolidated tax returns.
● Prior experience supervising and training tax staff preferred.
● Active CPA license required.
● Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills.
● Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
● Ability to manage multiple engagements and deliver high-quality work.

Education:
● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master of Taxation preferred.
● Minimum 7 years of experience in public accounting or related tax experience.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.