Senior Tax Manager

Senior Tax Manager Tax Planning | Business Advisory | Partner Track Opportunity | Exceptional Work-Life Balance

Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000+ Base + Performance Bonus Opportunities

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Schedule: Flexible Hybrid

Our client, a respected CPA and advisory firm serving the Chattanooga market for more than two decades, is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join its leadership team.

This is more than a traditional tax leadership role.

It's an opportunity to become a trusted advisor to business owners, entrepreneurs, closely held companies, and high-net-worth individuals while helping lead a firm that prioritizes relationships, service, professional growth, and work-life balance.

The firm has built a strong reputation throughout the Chattanooga business community by delivering personalized tax, accounting, and advisory services. Unlike larger firms where professionals can become highly specialized and disconnected from clients, this firm encourages meaningful client relationships, strategic planning discussions, and direct involvement in helping businesses succeed.

• $120,000 - $150,000+ base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Partner-track opportunity
• Established and respected Chattanooga CPA firm
• Strong advisory and consulting focus
• Direct interaction with business owners and decision-makers
• Leadership responsibilities and staff development
• Technology-forward, paperless office
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance
• Collaborative and supportive culture
• Opportunity to help shape the future of the firm

Our client provides a broad range of services to businesses and individuals throughout the region, including:

• Tax Planning & Preparation
• Business Advisory Services
• Accounting & Bookkeeping
• Financial Statement Services
• Business Valuation Support
• Litigation Support Services
• Quick Books Consulting
• Strategic Business Planning

The firm is built on a relationship-first philosophy and works closely with clients throughout the year to provide proactive advice and practical business solutions.

As a Senior Tax Manager, you'll serve as a key advisor and leader within the tax practice while helping clients navigate increasingly complex financial and tax matters.

You'll gain exposure to:

• Individual Taxation
• Partnership Taxation
• S-Corporation Taxation
• C-Corporation Taxation
• Multi-State Tax Matters
• Business Advisory Services
• Tax Planning Strategies
• Entity Structure Planning
• Client Relationship Management
• Leadership & Team Development

This role provides an ideal blend of technical tax expertise, strategic advisory work, leadership responsibilities, and practice development.

• Develop proactive tax planning strategies for business and individual clients
• Provide guidance on entity structure and business transactions
• Research and resolve complex tax matters
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and planning initiatives
• Help clients achieve long-term financial and business objectives

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business owners and executives
• Lead client meetings and strategic planning discussions
• Build and maintain long‑term client relationships
• Deliver exceptional service and responsiveness
• Identify opportunities to expand client services

• Review complex individual and business tax returns
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Manage engagement quality and technical accuracy
• Oversee deadlines, workflow, and client deliverables
• Assist with IRS and state tax matters

• Supervise, mentor, and develop tax professionals
• Review work product and provide feedback
• Support recruiting, training, and staff development initiatives
• Foster a collaborative and growth‑oriented culture
• Help build the next generation of firm leaders

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA license strongly preferred
• 7+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Experience reviewing complex individual and business tax returns
• Strong tax planning and advisory background
• Experience managing client relationships
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Strong project management and organizational skills

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys building long‑term client relationships
• Wants meaningful leadership responsibilities
• Has a passion for tax planning and advisory services
• Enjoys mentoring and developing staff
• Values…