Senior Manager, Tax

Senior Manager, Tax

Work with a top 20 CPA and advisory firm that accounts for anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Job Summary

This senior manager, tax role requires an extremely technical person with partnership, international, private equity knowledge and impact on high net worth individual returns.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex federal, state, and local tax compliance engagements for corporations, partnerships, S corporations, individuals, trusts, and/or other entities.
• Review complex tax returns, workpapers, estimates, extensions, and related filings to ensure technical accuracy, quality, and timely completion.
• Research and interpret complex tax laws, regulations, rulings, and guidance; prepare technical memoranda and communicate findings to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to help clients manage tax obligations, identify opportunities, and mitigate risk.
• Serve as a primary client contact for assigned engagements, building strong relationships and delivering responsive, high-quality service.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, staffing, billing, realization, and overall profitability.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and review the work of tax associates, seniors, and managers; provide timely coaching and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with partners and leadership on client strategy, technical matters, service opportunities, and practice growth initiatives.
• Support tax notice responses, examinations, and controversy matters, including communication with taxing authorities as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of tax law changes and industry trends, and communicate relevant impacts to clients and team members.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, taxation, or a related field.
• CPA license required; JD, LLM in taxation, or enrolled agent credential may be considered depending on role scope.
• Typically 7+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably within a public accounting or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing multiple client engagements.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and state tax compliance, tax planning, and applicable tax regulations.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing tax professionals. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly to clients and team members.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and high-quality standards.

$125,000 - $228,000 a year The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range.

The application window is anticipated to close on 11/30/2026 and may be extended as needed.

Why work for Aprio:

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/benefits we offer for full-time team members:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance on the first day of employment

Flexible spending account and dependent care account

401k with profit sharing

9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure

Parental leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers

Tuition assistance program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion

Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance

Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales

Top rated wellness program

Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What's in it for you:

Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next.

An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.

A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.

Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.

Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.

Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

Equal opportunity employer

Aprio is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.