Senior Tax Manager - Associated Accountants

Your Future Team

Associated Accountants is a well-established accounting and advisory firm based in Montgomery, Alabama, serving small and closely held businesses with a focus on personalized, relationship-driven service. The firm provides a full range of tax, accounting, and advisory services, partnering closely with clients to support their financial reporting, compliance, and long-term business goals. Known for its practical approach and deep understanding of client needs, Associated Accountants has built lasting relationships across the communities it serves.

In 2024, Associated Accountants joined Archer Lewis as part of the firm's national growth strategy, becoming one of several established regional firms integrated into the Archer Lewis alternative practice structure. This partnership allows Associated Accountants to maintain it's local identity and high-touch service model while benefiting from Archer Lewis's expanded national resources, technology, and operational support, enhancing both client service capabilities and long-term firm sustainability.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Tax Manager, you will lead and shape the tax function by overseeing compliance, reporting, planning, and overall tax strategy while managing complex client engagements or advanced corporate tax matters. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives and high-value clients, translating complex tax issues into clear, strategic guidance. In this role, you'll also mentor and guide a large team of tax professionals, providing technical leadership, fostering talent development, and helping drive business growth through thoughtful insights, strong relationships, and a forward-looking approach.

• Provide strategic leadership for the tax department or practice area, setting direction, priorities, and goals aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a large team of tax professionals (managers, seniors, and staff), overseeing performance management, resource planning, and talent development and retention.
• Serve as the senior technical authority and final reviewer for complex federal, state, local, and international tax matters, including corporate, partnership, and individual returns.
• Ensure full compliance with current tax laws, GAAP/IFRS standards, and internal control policies, maintaining accuracy and mitigating risk.
• Design and execute advanced tax planning strategies to optimize tax positions, reduce liabilities, and support long-term financial efficiency.
• Provide high-level advisory support on complex transactions, restructurings, and regulatory changes to clients or senior leadership.
• Lead all tax audits and controversy matters, acting as the primary liaison with tax authorities (IRS and state agencies), negotiating resolutions, and defending tax positions.
• Drive business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, supporting proposal development, and expanding existing client relationships within the tax advisory space (public accounting focus).
• Oversee the income tax provision process (ASC 740), including quarterly and annual calculations, financial statement reporting, and related disclosures (corporate focus).

What You'll Bring

• Education & Credentials:
  Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. Active CPA license is required for this level of responsibility. A Master's degree in Taxation (MST/Mtax) is strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  
  8-10+ years of progressive tax experience, including substantial time in a management or supervisory role. Background within a large public accounting firm or the corporate tax department of a large, multinational organization is highly desirable.
• Technical Expertise:
  Deep knowledge of tax law, compliance, and reporting requirements across multiple tax domains. Strong proficiency with enterprise tax platforms and tools such as CCH Axcess, ONESOURCE, SAP Tax, and advanced data analytics solutions.
• Leadership & Influence:
  Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and influence at all levels, with strong presentation, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.
• Business Acumen:
  Proven business judgment and an entrepreneurial mindset, with a track record of managing successful, profitable engagements or departments.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex tax concepts to C-suite executives, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Coverage begins on the first of the month following your start date.)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Matching Program
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• 7 Company-Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Hybrid in office work model
• Base salary of $100,000-$120,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)

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