Aprio is seeking a Tax Manager to join our Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality (RFH) practice and lead a skilled team of tax professionals serving one of the firm's most dynamic and fast-growing industry groups. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to restaurant owners, franchisors, franchisees, and hospitality groups — helping clients navigate complex tax challenges, reduce tax exposure, and plan for long-term growth. You will bring deep technical expertise and confident leadership to deliver exceptional client outcomes while developing the next generation of tax talent at Aprio. This is an opportunity to do meaningful, high-impact work at the intersection of industry specialization and strategic advisory!
What You'll Gain/ Impact
- Opportunity to serve as a go-to tax advisor for a diverse portfolio of restaurant, franchise, and hospitality clients — from single-concept operators to national franchise groups
- Exposure to complex, industry-specific tax matters including FICA tip credits, cost segregation, sales and use tax, and multi-entity structures
- A platform to lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of tax professionals
- Career advancement within a top-ranked CPA and advisory firm with a nationally recognized RFH industry practice
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of tax professionals, delegating responsibilities, overseeing work quality, and supporting career growth
- Develop and implement tax strategies for restaurant, franchise, and hospitality clients by staying current with evolving tax laws, regulations, and planning opportunities
- Provide consulting services on complex tax matters, including mergers and acquisitions, entity restructuring, tax planning, and industry-specific credits and incentives
- Conduct ongoing tax research to identify planning opportunities and ensure alignment with current federal and regulatory requirements
- Review and prepare tax returns across Partnership, S-Corp, Individual, and Corporate entity types, ensuring accuracy and full compliance
- Build and manage client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact with clients, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies
- Train and mentor team members to strengthen technical capabilities and support their professional development
Candidate Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 6+ years of federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience in a public accounting firm
- Experience preparing and reviewing Partnership, S-Corp, Individual, and Corporate tax returns
- Preferred: Master's degree in Taxation
- Preferred: CPA certification
Leadership Skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain a team of tax professionals
- Strong client relationship management skills with the ability to serve as a trusted advisor
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies effectively
- Proven ability to delegate work, provide meaningful feedback, and drive team accountability
- Experience training and mentoring professionals to support their technical growth and career development
Technical Skills
- Deep knowledge of federal tax law, compliance requirements, and evolving tax regulations
- Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing Partnership, S-Corp, Individual, and Corporate tax returns
- Proficiency in tax software and technology platforms
- Ability to conduct thorough tax research and translate findings into actionable planning strategies
- Familiarity with tax matters relevant to the restaurant, franchise, and hospitality industry, including entity structuring and multi-unit operations
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 6+ years of federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience in a public accounting firm
- Experience preparing and reviewing Partnership, S-Corp, Individual, and Corporate tax returns
- Master's degree in Taxation
- CPA certification
Aprio Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is generally positioned as competitive and fairly paid across many roles, with clearer benchmarking helped by public job-posted ranges and compensation aggregators.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage is positioned as comprehensive and available from day one for full-time hires, which is stronger than the more typical waiting-period approach.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with profit sharing and access to FSA/Dependent Care accounts, which can improve total rewards when firm performance supports contributions.
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What We Do
Aprio is a premier CPA and business advisory firm that advises clients and associates on how to achieve what’s next. Aprio’s associates work as integrated teams across advisory, assurance, tax, outsourcing, staffing and private client services, bringing the best thinking and personal commitment to each client. Across practices, Aprio brings together proven expertise, deep understanding and strategic foresight for industries including Manufacturing and Distribution; Non-Profit and Education; Professional Services; Real Estate and Construction; Retail, Franchise and Hospitality; and Technology and Blockchain. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Aprio has grown to over 1,000+ team members. To serve clients wherever life or business may take them, Aprio’s teams speak more than 30 languages and work with clients in over 50 countries.
