Aprio, LLP

Tax Manager - Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality

Aprio, LLP · Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN Posted 2026-10-15
Type
Full-time
Experience
5+ yr

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything.  Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe.  By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Job Summary

Why work for Aprio:
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.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

  • 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

What’s in it for you:

  • 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.

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Aprio LLP

Aprio LLP

Accounting · Private · Atlanta, USA

Stage & Valuation
Private
Key Investors
Charlesbank Capital Partners
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Aprio LLP is a premier CPA-led business advisory and accounting firm that provides professional services including tax, audit, outsourced accounting, and wealth management to clients globally. The firm helps businesses navigate finances, risk, compliance, and growth through strategic advisory solutions.
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