Tax Manager at NorthPoint Search Group – Atlanta, Georgia

Tax Manager - Atlanta, GA

Who: An experienced tax professional who excels at client communication, technical review, and mentoring staff while providing high-quality service.

What: Oversee tax compliance, projections, notice responses, staff supervision, and client relationship management across assigned engagements.

When: Full-time role with ongoing leadership and engagement management responsibilities.

Where: Atlanta, GA

Why: To help clients achieve their business goals by delivering expert tax guidance and leading a high-performing tax team.

Office Environment: A collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on accuracy, service, and team development.

Salary: Competitive compensation with benefits.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a Tax Manager/Supervisor who will serve as the primary client contact, oversee tax engagements from planning through completion, and guide staff through technical and professional development. This role includes tax compliance, projections, notices, planning initiatives, and contributing to the creation of department procedures and training.

Essential Functions:
● Assist in handling routine inquiries and audits from federal and state agencies.
● Serve as the primary client contact, providing updates and answering questions.
● Deliver timely, high-quality service by supervising associates and seniors throughout engagements.
● Advise clients on tax implications of business objectives and recommend alternatives.
● Manage planning, administration, and completion of tax engagements.
● Perform primary review of tax returns and written tax advice.
● Prepare or oversee preparation of tax accrual workpapers.
● Monitor tax law developments and determine client applicability.
● Recognize technical tax issues and collaborate with partners and specialists to resolve them.
● Identify and escalate potential high-risk engagement issues.
● Act as a mentor and role model for staff.
● Train interns and staff on tax software and departmental procedures.
● Conduct in-house training sessions.
● Assist in developing department policies and procedures as needed.

Position Requirements:
● Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
● CPA license required.
● Experience with flow-through entities and 1040s strongly preferred.
● Five to twelve years of public accounting experience preferred.
● Minimum of two years supervisory experience.
● Strong understanding of basic accounting procedures and GAAP.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to multitask.
● Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

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