Tax Manager - Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality

About the role

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.

Aprio is seeking a Manager, Client Accounting & Advisory Services | Tax to lead a team of skilled tax professionals and deliver high-impact advisory solutions to a diverse client portfolio. In this role, you will drive tax strategy, guide clients through complex challenges, and build lasting relationships grounded in technical excellence and trusted advice. You will play a central role in helping clients navigate an evolving tax landscape-from compliance to strategic planning-while developing and mentoring the next generation of tax talent at Aprio.

What You'll Gain/Impact

• Opportunity to lead a dynamic team of tax professionals and directly shape their growth and development
• Exposure to complex, high-value engagements including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and strategic tax planning
• Direct influence on client outcomes through innovative, tailored tax strategies
• Career advancement within a Top 25 CPA and advisory firm with a clear path to senior leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of tax professionals, delegating responsibilities and overseeing quality of deliverables
• Develop and implement tax strategies aligned with current laws, regulations, and client objectives
• Provide consulting services on complex tax matters, including mergers and acquisitions, tax planning, and corporate restructuring
• Conduct ongoing tax research to identify planning opportunities and stay current with regulatory changes
• Prepare and review tax returns for clients, ensuring accuracy and full compliance with applicable tax laws
• Communicate with clients, tax authorities, and other stakeholders to manage and resolve tax-related matters effectively
• Manage and grow client relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and service delivery
• Train, mentor, and support the professional development of team members

Candidate Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 6+ years of federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience in a public accounting environment
• Experience with S-Corp, Partnership, Individual, and Corporate tax returns
• Proficiency in tax software and technology platforms
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience managing or leading a team

Preferred

• Master's degree in Taxation
• CPA license

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.