Tax Services Manager Jobs in Tennessee
Tax Services Manager jobs in Tennessee are concentrated in Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville, where firms like Deloitte, KPMG, and FedEx Corporation maintain established practices and internal tax functions that hire at the manager level. Demand runs from newly promoted seniors stepping into their first managerial role through experienced directors overseeing multi-state compliance, federal tax planning, and ASC 740 reporting. Tennessee's lack of a state income tax shapes the practice mix, making sales and use tax compliance, property tax, and transaction advisory among the most in-demand specialties. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Summary:
Private Client Services at BDO is a boutique practice within our firm. Offering a high touch approach, we have extensive experience serving high net-worth individuals, their families, family offices, C-Suite executives, athletes, entertainers, as well as other people with complicated tax and financial structures. The Private Client Services Practice is experienced in all aspects of estate, income, gift, and trust tax consulting and compliance; charitable giving and philanthropic foundations; executive compensation; and cash-flow, retirement, and life insurance planning.
A Tax Senior Manager, Private Client Services (PCS) is responsible for utilizing their educational background and professional experience as well as their communication, time management, leadership, technical, business development, and people skills to provide tax compliance and consulting services to our high net-worth clients.
Job Duties:
- Manages tax and consulting engagements and demonstrates skills identifying and addressing client needs, tax planning, and consulting opportunities
- Provides Executive presence and acts as the primary client contact for preparation and presentation of issues and resolution to clients
- Reviews complex individual, trust, estate, S-Corp, foundation, partnership, and gift tax returns and provides written and verbal feedback to preparers
- Directs communication with government agencies for matters of the highest complexity
- Identifies technical issues, conducts advanced tax research, and develops sound recommendations for PCS leadership, clients, and advisors
- Expands their understanding of tax concepts and knowledge through client engagements and current tax developments
- Prioritizes and reviews work to keep engagements on track
- Utilizes strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills as well as decision-making skills to assist with client needs regarding individual and business decisions
- Assists with PCS/firm contribution responsibilities including billing, recruiting, attendance and participation in CPE activities and training
- Builds new relationships and maintains existing relationships with BDO professionals and external sources
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervises associates and senior associates on all projects
- Reviews work prepared by associates and senior associates and provide review comments
- Trains Associates and Seniors how to use all current software tools
- Acts as a Career Advisor to associates and senior associates
- Schedules and manages workload of associates and senior associates Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates
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Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelors degree required; major in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, preferred
- Masters in Accountancy or Taxation, preferred
Experience:
- Seven (7) or more years prior experience in accounting, finance, or law, required
- Experience in the private client service area, required
- Prior supervisory experience, required
- Experience working in public accounting, preferred
License/Certifications:
- Certified Public Accountant credential, Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) credential, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or the equivalent of one of these designations, required
- Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to role, preferred
Software:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat, required
- Experience with tax compliance process software (GoSystems, BNA Tax Planner, GoFileRoom, SurePrep), preferred
- Experience with tax research tools (BNA Portfolio, CCH IntelliConnect, Checkpoint and Lexis Nexis), preferred
Languages:
- N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Initiative
- Owns their own career and technical development; demonstrates self-awareness, actively pursues projects and learning experiences to fill in their technical knowledge gaps
- Manages client engagements, supervises, and reviews work of team members
- Communication
- Expresses themselves effectively verbally and in writing; takes complex thoughts, synthesizes them into works using clear, concise language, and presents a cohesive narrative
- Interacts directly with clients and their advisors; maintains communication with clients even after the work is complete to ensure quality service and maintain a relationship for future work
- Leadership
- Manages and monitors key performance indicators (KPI’s) as established by the business line
- Follows up on assignments and holds others accountable for their internal deadlines and administrative responsibilities
- Technical Skills
- Serves as internal resource and providing guidance to other practices on technical matters
- Works with appropriate departments with federal and state taxing agencies to respond to notices and inquiries
- Business Development
- Spends time developing their network of key financial decision makers, referral sources, and recruits
- Seizes opportunities for new professional contacts when presented; Actively networks professionally outside of BDO
- People Development
- Supervises, develops and trains employees
- Acts as a Career Advisor; meets regularly with advisees, adding/updating goals as appropriate Delivers holistic feedback to others and advisees about their job performance and career growth; coaches others and advisees to help them develop their careers
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $146,000 - $200,000
Colorado Range: $120,000 - $185,000
Illinois Range: $140,000 - $190,000
Maryland Range: $150,000 - $180,000
Massachusetts Range: $150,000 - $206,000
Minnesota Range: $130,000 - $190,000
New Jersey Range: $155,000 - $200,000
Ohio Range: $125,000 - $200,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $180,000 - $225,000
Virginia Range: $150,000 - $195,000
Washington Range: $150,000 - $200,000
Washington DC Range: $162,000 - $190,000
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
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Tax Services Manager Job Market in Tennessee
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Who's Hiring
- BDO10

- RubinBrown2R
- RSM1

- KPMG1

- Kroger1

Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing
- Technology & Software
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax services manager jobs across Tennessee.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Five or more years of progressive public accounting or corporate tax experience
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-state or federal income tax compliance engagements
- Proficiency with tax software such as OneSource, CorpTax, or Thomson Reuters products
- Strong supervisory skills with experience reviewing work and developing junior staff
Tax Services Manager Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax services manager in Tennessee?
Most Tennessee tax services manager roles require an active CPA license issued or endorsed by the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy, which administers the Uniform CPA Exam and sets continuing education requirements. Candidates typically hold a bachelor's degree in accounting and complete at least five years in public accounting or corporate tax before stepping into management. A master's in taxation strengthens candidacy for senior-level roles at larger firms.
How much do tax services managers make in Tennessee?
Tax services managers in Tennessee earn a median of about $76,840 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,920 for the lowest 10% to over $122,160 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax services managers in Tennessee?
Tennessee tax services manager roles are posted by BDO, RubinBrown, and RSM and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Tennessee's mix of national firm offices in Nashville and large corporate headquarters with internal tax departments across the state generates consistent manager-level demand throughout the year.
Which Tennessee cities have the most tax services manager jobs?
Nashville and Memphis have the most tax services manager openings in Tennessee. Nashville leads because it anchors the state's largest concentration of Big Four and regional accounting firm offices alongside a dense cluster of corporate headquarters, while Memphis and Knoxville add volume through their own regional firm presence, logistics-sector employers, and university-affiliated institutions.
Are there remote tax services manager jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 67% of tax services manager openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of tax compliance and advisory work. Federal and multi-state income tax compliance, tax provision work, and research-heavy advisory projects are the areas most likely to be offered on a remote or hybrid basis.
How can I get hired as a tax services manager in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is to enter a public accounting firm at the staff or senior associate level, where firms like the regional offices of BDO, Carr Riggs and Ingram, and Dixon Hughes Goodman regularly hire candidates directly from Tennessee accounting programs and advance them into management over three to five years. Earning your CPA license early, gaining exposure to multi-state compliance or transaction work, and moving through a senior associate role in corporate tax at a Nashville or Memphis headquarters are the lateral moves that most reliably open the manager door.
Where can I find and apply to tax services manager jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to tax services manager jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and specialization, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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