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Tax Manager in Chattanooga

Date Posted: 21 October 2026

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Job Description

Tax Manager

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Overview

A growing regional tax, assurance and consulting firm is seeking a Tax Manager for its Chattanooga office. You will own client relationships end-to-end, perform technical tax review, and coach and develop the tax team. The role is hybrid.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a thorough understanding of clients’ businesses and keep clients updated on engagement progress and economics
  • Perform technical tax review of multiple returns of varying complexity
  • Research complex tax issues and recommend creative solutions
  • Manage billable hour budgets and delegate tax and research assignments
  • Provide direction, coaching, performance feedback and on-the-job training to the tax team
  • Generate new business through community involvement, networking and professional events
  • Participate in recruiting experienced staff

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's in Tax preferred
  • 5+ years of recent accounting firm experience managing multiple tax engagements, scheduling staff and managing workflow
  • Significant experience with all types of entity taxes
  • CPA certification
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Travel up to 15%

If you are interested in connecting further about this opportunity or other public accounting opportunities, please apply here or email me directly at austin.eppard@gogpac.com or call/text (605) 872-5131.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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