About this opportunity
Grayson & Associates, P.C. lists this Tax Manager opportunity in murfreesboro, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Grayson & Associates, P.C. is a newly founded CPA firm launched in May 2026 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. We serve clients across a variety of industries, with a particular focus on construction contractors and not-for-profit organizations, along with real estate, manufacturing, and other industries. As a growing firm, we are building a team of high-quality professionals and offer a genuine path to leadership, and ultimately partnership, for the right people. We are selectively growing an A+ client base and are looking to add one or two strong hires as we build out our audit and tax practices.
This is a full-time, hybrid role for a Tax Manager, based in our Murfreesboro office (require at least 2–3 days per week in-office). We use CCH Axcess for tax preparation and workflow, and are looking for someone who can help lead a growing tax practice, supervise tax staff, and build strong client relationships. Our tax growth strategy prioritizes quality over quantity: we are focused on serving business owners and their related entities with sophisticated planning and compliance needs, particularly in construction and the not-for-profit sector, rather than growing a large volume of stand‑alone individual returns.
Responsibilities:
Manage and review tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, S corporations, estates/trusts, and not-for-profit organizations, with an emphasis on construction contractor and NPO clients
Supervise, train, and mentor tax staff and seniors, contributing to their technical and professional growth
Coordinate scheduling and workflow with support staff to obtain client information in a timely manner and keep busy season low‑stress for the team
Serve as a primary point of contact for client tax planning meetings and ongoing communication
Direct and manage IRS and state tax authority correspondence
Identify and advise on tax planning opportunities for business‑owner clients
Use CCH Axcess Tax and related software for return preparation, review, and workflow management
Contribute to firm growth through client service excellence and business development
Requirements:
CPA license is preferred.
Bachelor's degree in accounting; a Master's degree in Taxation is a plus
4+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting
Experience with construction contractor or not-for-profit tax returns preferred
Experience with CCH Axcess or similar professional tax software preferred
Strong supervisory, organizational, and client relationship skills
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience
Firm-paid health, vision, and dental insurance
A genuine path to advancement, including partnership potential, at a growing firm
The opportunity to help shape the culture, systems, and client base of a new firm from the ground up
Most Friday's off during summer months
Hybrid work schedule
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Worksite address
murfreesboro, TN, 37132, US
Who can apply
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