Tax Manager

The Person nel Consulting Group is seeking a Tax Manager for an established public accounting client in the Greater Dothan Area.

Location: Dothan, AL (On-site / Hybrid Options)

Reports to: Tax Partners, Managing Partner

Supervises: Seniors, Staff, and Interns

Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 / year

Job Summary

The Tax Manager is expected to lead client engagements, perform return reviews, and mentor professional staff. Working directly alongside Tax Partners, you will serve as a primary client advisor, conduct strategic tax planning, and drive department workflow and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Review: Oversee federal, state, and local tax return preparation and review across corporations, partnerships, individuals, trusts, estates, and non-profits.
• Engagement & Budget Management: Manage project timelines, team workflow, realization rates, and engagement profitability across diverse client portfolios.
• Client Advisory & Research: Perform complex tax research, identify proactive tax-saving opportunities, and handle communications with tax authorities.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Supervise and train Senior Accountants, Staff, and Interns through direct feedback, coaching, and professional development.
• Client Growth: Build strong client relationships, identify service expansion opportunities, and participate in local community and networking initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Licensure: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• Experience: 5 to 8+ years of public accounting tax experience, including direct experience reviewing complex multi-entity returns.
• Leadership: Demonstrated history of managing tax engagements and supervising accounting staff.
• Software: Technical proficiency in CCH Axcess, Engagement, and Microsoft 365.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex tax rules into practical client advice.

Key Job Factors & Highlights

• Compensation: $120,000 – $150,000 target annual salary range based on experience.
• Work Location: Office-based in Dothan, AL, with flexible hybrid work arrangements as approved by leadership.
• Career Leadership: Direct access to Managing Partners with supervisory authority over Seniors, Staff, and Interns.