Tax Sr. Manager (CPA)

At Blankenship CPA Group, PLLC, our roots are deeply planted in serving Nashville's growing business and professional community. Blankenship is a Top Ten Nashville public accounting firm of 200+ professionals. We serve our clients' Tax, Audit, Accounting, and Consulting needs in the Nashville, Tennessee, and Middle-South markets through our experienced accountants in our Brentwood, Columbia, Dickson, Goodlettsville, Mt. Juliet, Murfreesboro, and Nashville offices.

We are always interested in meeting experienced Tax, Audit, Outsourced Accounting and Consulting Professionals to discuss career opportunities. We are a growing firm and find various accounting backgrounds attractive. With strong performance, there is an excellent opportunity for advancement. At Blankenship, you will find a People First culture and wonderful clients to serve.

Blankenship is seeking a full-time Senior Tax Manager for our Columbia, TN office. We are also hiring this role to other offices as well as Tax Manager. This role can be tailored to align with the right candidate's experiences and specialties.

Key responsibilities include:

Tax Planning and Strategy:

• Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities for clients.
• Conduct tax research and analysis to identify potential tax savings opportunities.
• Advise clients on complex tax issues, including mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.

Tax Compliance:

• Oversee the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and businesses.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Monitor and respond to tax notices and audits.

Team Leadership:

• Manage and mentor a team of tax professionals, including assigning work, reviewing performance, and providing training and development opportunities.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Proactively communicate with clients to address their tax needs and concerns.
• Provide exceptional client service and exceed client expectations.

Business Development:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Attend CPE and client events and build relationships with industry professionals.

Key experiences and skills include:

• CPA certification required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in public accounting.
• Strong technical knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and tax software.
• Ability to be self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well within a team and positively contribute to the culture.

At Blankenship, we believe great accounting is about more than numbers. It's about serving people well, providing trusted guidance, and helping clients achieve their best outcomes

Blankenship CPA Group offers an excellent compensation & benefits package and more including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability - Short & Long Term
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Blankenship CPE Events
• Learning Platform for CPE and Training
• License reimbursements
• Firm Alliance Membership Resources
• Vendor Discounts
• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Programs
• Growth Opportunities
• Flexible Work Schedules
• People First Culture