Location: Atlanta, GA (hybrid – up to 2 remote days per week)
Overview:
A highly regarded independent CPA firm in Atlanta is looking for a Tax Manager to join its growing tax practice. You will review complex returns, deliver strategic tax advice, and develop junior professionals, with direct access to clients and firm leadership. The firm has a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that rewards initiative and professional growth.
Responsibilities:
- Review complex federal, state, and local income tax returns for businesses and individuals
- Prepare complex business income tax returns as needed
- Provide proactive tax consulting, planning, and projection services
- Research complex tax issues and give clear, practical recommendations
- Delegate preparation and research work while monitoring quality, deadlines, and progress
- Manage client relationships and act as a trusted tax advisor
- Explain tax strategies, technical conclusions, and status updates to clients and internal teams
- Mentor, coach, and develop team members with timely, constructive feedback
- Work with partners and other practice areas to bring clients more value
- Help grow the tax practice
Qualifications:
- Active CPA license required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; Master's in Taxation or Accounting preferred
- 4–7 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting
- Experience reviewing complex business and individual income tax returns
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations
- Exceptional Excel skills; tax automation/workflow software experience a plus
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong client service focus and consultative approach
- Self-directed and ambitious
- Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship)
Why this opportunity:
- 5 weeks' vacation, plus wellness days, floating holidays, and paid holidays
- Hybrid flexibility (up to 2 remote days per week) and flexible dress code
- Salary plus bonus program, 401(k) with match, and reimbursements (cell phone, fitness, home office, tuition/certifications)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- CPA certification support and incentives; continuing education, coaching, and mentoring
- Volunteer days and team/family social events
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.
