Tax Principal

Job Title: Tax PrincipalLocation: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)Employment Type: Full-Time / FTELevel: Principal / Senior Tax LeadershipIndustry: Public Accounting / Professional ServicesPosition Summary The client is seeking a Tax Principal to serve as a senior leader within the tax practice, providing strategic tax advisory, leading key client relationships, developing business, and helping guide the growth of the practice. This role is expected to operate beyond day-to-day tax compliance. The Tax Principal should be a highly credible tax advisor who can manage sophisticated client relationships, lead complex engagements, develop and mentor senior-level tax professionals, and contribute meaningfully to business development and revenue growth.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as a senior strategic advisor to key tax clientsLead complex tax planning, consulting, advisory, and compliance engagementsProvide technical guidance on sophisticated federal, state, and local tax mattersMaintain and deepen relationships with existing clientsDevelop new client relationships and identify opportunities to expand client’s tax and advisory servicesLead business development efforts through networking, referrals, prospect development, and cross-sellingOversee major tax engagements and ensure high standards for quality, profitability, and client serviceMentor and develop Tax Senior Managers, Managers, and other tax professionalsCollaborate with other service lines and subject matter experts to deliver broader client solutionsParticipate in strategic planning and growth initiatives for the tax practiceHelp strengthen client’s market presence within targeted industries and geographiesAct as a visible leader internally and externallyRequired QualificationsSignificant progressive tax experience, typically 10+ yearsStrong background within public accounting, tax consulting, or comparable senior tax leadershipCPA, EA, or other appropriate professional credential requiredExtensive experience leading complex tax engagementsProven client relationship management experienceStrong technical tax knowledge across planning, compliance, and advisoryDemonstrated leadership and team-development experienceStrong executive presence and communication skillsAbility to advise business owners, executives, CFOs, and other senior decision-makersExperience developing new business or expanding existing client relationshipsPreferred Industry Experience Experience supporting one or more of client’s focus industries would be especially attractive: HealthcareFinancial institutionsReal estateProfessional servicesManufacturingApplicant Notices & DisclaimersFor information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here