Tax Manager

GAPC (Gaines & Associates, PC) is a fast-growing CPA–Business Advisory and Consulting firm serving clients nationwide. We offer a collaborative, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment where talented professionals can grow their expertise, make an impact, and build long-term client relationships.

We’re seeking a Tax Director to play a key leadership role in our growing team. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in leading tax compliance and planning engagements across entity types, overseeing technical accuracy, and mentoring a team of professionals. You’ll be involved in the preparation of complex returns and planning engagements and serve as the final reviewer and technical authority ensuring accuracy, quality, and efficiency across client deliverables.

This is a high-impact, client-facing position and integral to our collaborative CPA-CFO-Business Advisory model. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to business owners and their leadership teams, helping them make informed decisions and position their companies for sustainable success.

• Lead and review complex returns: Prepare, manage, and/or perform final technical reviews of federal and state returns for corporations, partnerships, and individuals, including multi-state filings.
• Drive tax planning: Oversee entity structuring, reorganizations, and quarterly/annual planning (estimates, safe harbors, elections, basis, and credits).
• Research and present findings: Explore, analyze and develop concise, well-supported positions on complex issues (e.g., §199A, §163(j), SALT, FIN 48, NOLs, M&A tax, at-risk).
• Manage client relationships: Serve as a key point of contact for clients, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing proactive guidance.
• Coach and develop staff: Supervise, train, and review work prepared by staff; promote consistency in workflow, QC standards, and deadlines.
• Guide controversy resolution: Handle IRS and state correspondence, penalty abatements, and payment plan negotiations through successful resolution.
• Collaborate across teams: Partner with our Client Advisory Services, CFO, and M&A advisory teams to deliver integrated client solutions that bridge tax and finance.

• CPA preferred but not required; 5+ years in public accounting.
• Proficient in preparing and reviewing complex business and individual returns, multi-state compliance, and planning.
• Strong client communication, project management, and mentoring skills.
• Mastery of pass-through and C-Corp taxation, SALT, and consolidations (a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical reviews, manage risk, and uphold firmwide quality standards.

• MST, CMI (SALT), or international tax exposure.
• Experience with M&A, transaction tax, or CAS/FP&A collaboration.
• Familiarity with CCH Pro System, Pro Connect, Corptax, Quick Books Online, Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI or Tableau, Net Suite, or Hub Spot.
• Business acumen: Understands how tax planning and compliance drives broader business outcomes.
• Client-centered mindset: Dedicated to delivering responsive, high-quality service.
• Innovative thinking: Brings ideas to improve processes and tools.
• Change management: Leads teams through transitions and new technology adoption.
• Time management: Prioritizes effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus.
• 401(k) plan and comprehensive benefits package.
• Vacation/PTO.
• Continuing professional education and development support.
• Full-time (40+ hours/week).

Please apply directly on Linked In with your resume and a brief cover letter (2-3 bullet points on relevant experience or wins) or send to  For more information about GAPC, please visit our website at