Tax Senior Manager

Tax Senior Manager Strategic Tax Advisory | Client Leadership | Team Development | National Consulting Platform

Compensation: $155,000–$210,000 Base + Performance Bonus + Long-Term Leadership Growth

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Schedule
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Flexible Hybrid

Our client, a nationally recognized consulting, tax, accounting, audit, and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Tax Senior Manager to join its corporate headquarters and flagship office in Knoxville.

This is more than a traditional tax management role.

It's an opportunity to work alongside firm leadership while serving as a trusted advisor to healthcare organizations, financial institutions, real estate companies, manufacturers, professional service firms, and closely held businesses throughout the country.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical tax knowledge with leadership ability, business acumen, and a passion for helping clients and team members succeed.

If you're looking for a high-visibility leadership opportunity with sophisticated client exposure, advancement potential, and a collaborative culture, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

• $155,000–$210,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Opportunity to work from the firm's headquarters location
• National platform with regional culture
• Significant leadership responsibilities
• Diverse client portfolio and complex engagements
• Strong client advisory focus
• Direct access to Principals and firm leadership
• Clear path toward Principal-level advancement
• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment

Exceptional candidates with niche industry expertise, significant tax planning experience, leadership capabilities, or business development success may be considered above the posted compensation range.

As a Tax Senior Manager, you'll oversee complex tax planning, compliance, consulting, and advisory engagements while helping lead and grow one of the firm's core practice areas.

You'll work directly with business owners, healthcare executives, investors, management teams, boards, and ownership groups while helping clients navigate complex tax, regulatory, and business matters.

This role provides significant exposure to:

• Tax Advisory & Consulting
• Federal & Multi-State Tax Planning
• Pass-Through Entity Taxation
• Business Strategy & Growth Planning
• Healthcare Industry Tax Services
• Financial Institution Tax Planning
• Real Estate Tax Advisory
• Team Leadership & Mentorship
• Practice Growth & Business Development

• Lead sophisticated tax planning, compliance, and consulting engagements
• Advise clients on complex federal, state, and local tax matters
• Develop proactive planning strategies that support client growth and profitability
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, ownership groups, and key stakeholders
• Help clients navigate evolving tax regulations and business challenges

• Build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Deliver exceptional service and strategic guidance
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and advisory services
• Coordinate tax, accounting, advisory, and consulting engagements
• Become a trusted resource for clients throughout the year

• Manage and mentor tax professionals across multiple levels
• Develop future managers, senior managers, and firm leaders
• Review work product and provide technical guidance
• Support recruiting, retention, and professional development efforts
• Foster a culture focused on excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning

• Participate in networking and business development activities
• Support proposals, presentations, and client pursuits
  
  Develop new business opportunities and referral relationships
• Assist with strategic growth initiatives
• Contribute to the continued success and expansion of the practice

Professionals in this role work with clients across a wide variety of industries, including:

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

Candidates with expertise in one or more of these sectors will find significant opportunities to deepen their specialization and expand their influence.

• CPA, EA, or comparable professional credential
• 7+ years of tax experience in public accounting, consulting, or corporate tax leadership
• Strong tax planning and advisory experience
• Experience managing complex client…