Tax Senior Manager
Strategic Tax Advisory | Client Leadership | Team Development | National Consulting Platform
Compensation: $155,000–$210,000 Base + Performance Bonus + Long-Term Leadership Growth
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Schedule: Flexible Hybrid
Our client, a nationally recognized consulting, tax, accounting, audit, and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Tax Senior Manager to join its corporate headquarters and flagship office in Knoxville.
This is more than a traditional tax management role.
It's an opportunity to work alongside firm leadership while serving as a trusted advisor to healthcare organizations, financial institutions, real estate companies, manufacturers, professional service firms, and closely held businesses throughout the country.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical tax knowledge with leadership ability, business acumen, and a passion for helping clients and team members succeed.
If you're looking for a high-visibility leadership opportunity with sophisticated client exposure, advancement potential, and a collaborative culture, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- $155,000–$210,000 base salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Opportunity to work from the firm's headquarters location
- National platform with regional culture
- Significant leadership responsibilities
- Diverse client portfolio and complex engagements
- Strong client advisory focus
- Direct access to Principals and firm leadership
- Clear path toward Principal-level advancement
- Collaborative, growth-oriented environment
Exceptional candidates with niche industry expertise, significant tax planning experience, leadership capabilities, or business development success may be considered above the posted compensation range.
The Opportunity
As a Tax Senior Manager, you'll oversee complex tax planning, compliance, consulting, and advisory engagements while helping lead and grow one of the firm's core practice areas.
You'll work directly with business owners, healthcare executives, investors, management teams, boards, and ownership groups while helping clients navigate complex tax, regulatory, and business matters.
This role provides significant exposure to:
- Tax Advisory & Consulting
- Federal & Multi-State Tax Planning
- Pass-Through Entity Taxation
- Business Strategy & Growth Planning
- Healthcare Industry Tax Services
- Financial Institution Tax Planning
- Real Estate Tax Advisory
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Practice Growth & Business Development
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Tax Advisory
- Lead sophisticated tax planning, compliance, and consulting engagements
- Advise clients on complex federal, state, and local tax matters
- Develop proactive planning strategies that support client growth and profitability
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, ownership groups, and key stakeholders
- Help clients navigate evolving tax regulations and business challenges
Client Relationship Management
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships
- Deliver exceptional service and strategic guidance
- Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and advisory services
- Coordinate tax, accounting, advisory, and consulting engagements
- Become a trusted resource for clients throughout the year
Leadership & Team Development
- Manage and mentor tax professionals across multiple levels
- Develop future managers, senior managers, and firm leaders
- Review work product and provide technical guidance
- Support recruiting, retention, and professional development efforts
- Foster a culture focused on excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
Practice Growth
- Participate in networking and business development activities
- Support proposals, presentations, and client pursuits
- Develop new business opportunities and referral relationships
- Assist with strategic growth initiatives
- Contribute to the continued success and expansion of the practice
Industry Exposure
Professionals in this role work with clients across a wide variety of industries, including:
- Healthcare
- Financial Institutions
- Real Estate
- Manufacturing
- Professional Services
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Closely Held Businesses
- High-Net-Worth Business Owners
Candidates with expertise in one or more of these sectors will find significant opportunities to deepen their specialization and expand their influence.
Qualifications
Required
- CPA, EA, or comparable professional credential
- 7+ years of tax experience in public accounting, consulting, or corporate tax leadership
- Strong tax planning and advisory experience
- Experience managing complex client engagements
- Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Strategic mindset and strong problem-solving abilities
Who Thrives Here?
The ideal candidate:
- Thinks like a business advisor rather than simply a tax professional
- Enjoys building long-term client relationships
- Has a passion for leadership and mentorship
- Wants meaningful influence within a growing national practice
- Enjoys solving complex business and tax challenges
- Values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Has aspirations for future Principal or executive leadership opportunities
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) and retirement savings programs
- Professional development and leadership training
- Continuing education support
- Flexible work arrangements
- Advancement opportunities within a nationally recognized organization
- Access to industry-leading specialists and consulting resources
- Collaborative and team-oriented culture
About Our Client
Our client is one of the nation's premier independent advisory, tax, accounting, consulting, and audit firms. With offices across the United States and membership in a leading global advisory network, the firm combines national resources with a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
The organization is particularly well known for its expertise in healthcare, financial institutions, real estate, manufacturing, and professional services. Professionals benefit from working alongside recognized industry experts while gaining exposure to sophisticated client engagements, strategic advisory work, and meaningful career development opportunities.
Unlike many large firms, the culture emphasizes collaboration, accessibility, and professional growth. Team members are given the support, resources, and opportunities needed to build rewarding long-term careers while delivering exceptional service to clients.
If you're a Tax Senior Manager seeking a leadership-focused opportunity with outstanding client exposure, strong earning potential, and a clear path toward Principal-level advancement, we'd love to speak with you confidentially.