Tax Manager - Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality

What You'll Gain/ Impact

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
• 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
• 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

Candidate Qualifications

Leadership Skills

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

Additional information

Qualifications

• 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
• Additional information
• Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
• 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
• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
• Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.