Senior Tax Manager, CPA

Atlanta, GA Until 9/21/2026 8+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Description:

CKH is seeking a Senior Manager, Tax Practitioner who is a talented CPA (Certified Public Accountant) with strong leadership values and an entrepreneurial mindset, who will contribute to the growth and direction of our dynamic tax team. As part of the management staff, you will partner with our tax team and leadership to develop and scale our domestic tax preparation, compliance, and tax planning offering.

We will trust you to:

  • Lead a team of tax preparers and planners with varying degrees of experience.
  • Coordinate, review, and sign state and federal tax returns, quarterly estimated payments, and annual report filings.
  • Apply functional knowledge to understand potential tax issues and participate in tax planning.
  • Perform process optimization analysis to determine the most efficient and effective means to execute upon client needs.
  • Act as Project Manager for special projects at the request of the leadership.
  • Manage, mentor, and train Tax Associates and Senior Tax Associates.
  • Manage IRS audit processes.
  • Develop and execute a scalable process for integrating acquired tax firms and applying a segmented client model to ensure an ideal client experience.
  • Other job duties as defined.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
  • Eight (8) or more years of experience preparing federal individual and business (S-Corp; Partnerships) tax returns with public account experience.
  • Five (5) or more years of management experience, with the demonstrated ability to grow and develop associates.
  • Experience completing complex returns (individual, trust, partnership).
  • Good MS Office skills, Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
  • Familiarity with accounting software packages: Quickbooks - Certified Pro Advisor, ADP Payroll, Ultratax
  • Good communication skills with proactive, supportive and positive approach
  • Active CPA License

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance, vision & dental;
  • Company contribution to 401k
  • Experience in a wide range of accounting and financial services
  • Friendly office made up of enthusiastic, multinational staff
  • Continuous improvement & training.
About this role

Summary

Lead tax team, prepare complex returns, manage audits, develop scalable tax processes.

Job title

Senior Tax Manager, CPA

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

professional services

Location requirements

Atlanta, GA, on-site role, remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CPA licensetax returnsmanagementExcelQuickbooksUltratax

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

tax planningtax preparationmanagementpublic accounting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Atlanta, GA, USA

On-site City