Tax Manager, Private Client
Aprio • Birmingham, AL • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Job Summary
Aprio is seeking a Tax Manager to join our Private Client Tax practice and lead a team of skilled tax professionals delivering comprehensive tax compliance and advisory services to high-net-worth individuals and their business interests. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex tax matters—spanning planning, compliance, and strategic consulting across a range of entity types. You will develop forward-thinking tax strategies that align with clients' financial goals while fostering the growth of a high-performing team. This is a meaningful opportunity to drive both client outcomes and team excellence within a collaborative, high-growth firm.
What You'll Gain/ Impact
- Opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing Private Client Tax team with direct influence over team culture and development
- Meaningful impact on clients' financial strategies through complex tax planning and consulting engagements
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients, including high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses across multiple entity types
- A platform for continued career growth within a nationally recognized, fast-growing professional services firm
- The ability to invest in the next generation of tax professionals through mentorship and coaching
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of tax professionals by establishing clear expectations, delegating responsibilities, and overseeing the quality and timeliness of all work product
- Develop and implement proactive, client-focused tax strategies while staying current on evolving federal and state tax laws and regulations
- Provide consulting services on complex tax matters, including mergers and acquisitions, tax planning, and corporate restructuring
- Conduct in-depth tax research to identify planning opportunities and strengthen client advisory services
- Review and prepare tax returns across multiple entity types—including S-Corporations, Partnerships, Individuals, and
- Corporations—ensuring accuracy and full compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Serve as a primary client contact, managing relationships and communicating effectively with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities
- Train, mentor, and actively support the professional development of team members
Candidate Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 6+ years of federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience in a public accounting environment
- Experience preparing and reviewing S-Corp, Partnership, Individual, and Corporate tax returns
- Demonstrated experience leading or managing a team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in tax software and technology
- Master's degree in Taxation preferred
- CPA preferred
Leadership Skills
- Building Relationships
- Adaptability
- Client Focus
- Driving Execution
- Continuous Improvement
- Communication
- Change Leadership
- Coaching and Developing Others
- Leading Teams
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $125,000–$162,000 per year (median ~$143,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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- Advertised pay for Tax Manager: a median of $133,000 across 3,167 priced postings. Explore the market
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