Tax Principal

Strategic Tax Leadership | Multi-Industry Advisory | Practice Growth | Future Firm Leadership

Compensation: $190,000–$275,000 Base + Performance Bonus + Principal-Level Leadership Opportunity

Location: Atlanta, Georgia (Additional Locations Available)
Schedule
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Flexible Hybrid

Our client, a nationally recognized consulting, tax, accounting, audit, and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Tax Principal to join its expanding Tax Services practice.

This is more than a traditional tax leadership role.

It's an opportunity to serve as a strategic advisor to privately held businesses, healthcare organizations, financial institutions, real estate investors, manufacturers, and professional service firms while helping drive the continued growth of a highly respected national advisory platform.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical tax expertise with strong relationship-building skills, leadership capabilities, and a passion for helping clients navigate complex business and tax challenges.

If you're seeking a visible leadership position with significant client impact, team development responsibilities, and long-term career growth opportunities, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

• $190,000–$275,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Principal-level leadership position
• National platform with regional culture
• Significant client advisory responsibilities
• Diverse industry exposure
• Strong business development opportunities
• Direct influence on practice growth and strategy
• Clear long-term leadership trajectory
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture

Exceptional candidates with significant books of business, niche industry expertise, or demonstrated practice development success may be considered above the posted compensation range.

As a Tax Principal, you'll serve as both a technical leader and trusted business advisor while overseeing complex client engagements and helping guide the future direction of the tax practice.

You'll work directly with business owners, executives, boards, investors, and organizational leaders while providing sophisticated tax planning, consulting, compliance oversight, and strategic business guidance.

This role provides exposure to:

• Tax Advisory & Consulting
• Business Strategy
• Multi-State Taxation
• Pass-Through Entity Planning
• High-Net-Worth Tax Planning
• Nonprofit & Exempt Organization Tax
• Practice Development
• Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead sophisticated tax planning, compliance, and consulting engagements
• Advise clients on entity structuring, tax planning, and growth strategies
• Deliver proactive solutions that improve tax efficiency and business performance
• Consult on complex federal, state, and local tax matters
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, ownership groups, and stakeholders

• Develop and strengthen long-term client relationships
• Serve as the primary advisor on high-level tax and business matters
• Deliver exceptional client service across a broad range of industries
• Identify opportunities to expand relationships and service offerings
• Help clients navigate complex business and regulatory challenges

• Lead and mentor tax professionals and subject matter experts
• Help build and develop a high-performing tax practice
• Provide coaching, technical guidance, and leadership support
• Assist in recruiting and retention initiatives
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence

• Participate in networking, business development, and relationship-building activities
• Convert opportunities into long-term client relationships
• Assist with proposals, presentations, and strategic growth initiatives
• Support expansion within both existing and new markets
• Contribute to the continued growth of the firm's tax practice

This role provides significant exposure to clients within:

• Healthcare
• Financial Institutions
• Real Estate
• Manufacturing
• Professional Services
• Closely Held Businesses
• Nonprofit Organizations
• High-Net-Worth Individuals

Professionals with expertise in one or more of these industries will find substantial opportunities for growth and specialization.

• CPA, EA, or equivalent professional designation
• 8+ years of public accounting, consulting, or tax leadership experience
• Strong tax planning and compliance experience
• Experience serving business clients and ownership groups
• Exceptional communication and relationship-management skills
• Demonstrated leadership and team development abilities
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills

• 10+ years of progressive tax experience
• Experience with pass-through entities, partnerships, and S-Corporations
• Experience with Form 990s and exempt organizations
• Multi-state tax experience
• Industry expertise in healthcare, financial institutions, manufacturing, real estate, or professional services
• Business development and client acquisition experience
• Existing…