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Senior Tax Manager - Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality (RFH)

Aprio· Tax
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Hybrid (Nashville, TN)Full-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Senior Tax Manager for Aprio's Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality (RFH) practice, leading complex tax engagements for restaurant operators, franchisors/franchisees, and hospitality groups. Acts as senior technical authority and advisor, guiding compliance, planning, and advisory work while driving engagement quality and profitability.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage complex federal, state, and local tax compliance engagements across corporations, partnerships, S corporations, individuals, trusts, and other entity types
  • Review complex tax returns, workpapers, estimates, extensions, and related filings for technical accuracy and timeliness
  • Research and interpret complex tax laws, regulations, rulings, and guidance; prepare technical memoranda and communicate findings
  • Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to manage tax obligations, identify opportunities, and mitigate risk
  • Serve as a primary client contact for assigned engagements, building strong relationships and delivering 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 coaching and performance feedback
  • Collaborate with partners and leadership on client strategy, technical matters, service opportunities, and practice growth
  • Support tax notice responses, examinations, and controversy matters, including communication with taxing authorities
  • Maintain current knowledge of tax law changes and industry trends and communicate impacts to clients and team members

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field
  • CPA license required; JD, LLM in Taxation, or Enrolled Agent may be considered depending on role scope
  • 7+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably in public accounting or professional services
  • Demonstrated experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing multiple client engagements simultaneously

Skills

Required:Federal, state, and local tax complianceTax planning and advisoryReviewing multi-entity tax returnsClient relationship managementPeople leadership and mentoring

Benefits

  • 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
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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