What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Director position at Elevate?
TAX DIRECTOR/MANAGER
LOCATION: NASHVILLE, TN (HYBRID)
Elevate LLC | Partner Firm Opportunity
About Elevate
Elevate LLC is a next-generation professional services platform built to partner with entrepreneurial, growth-focused accounting, tax, and advisory firms. Our mission is to empower firms and their leaders by providing capital, operational support, technology, and strategic guidance to help them scale while preserving their independence and culture.
Our partner firm in Nashville, Tennessee is looking to hire an experienced Tax Manager or Tax Director to support and expand their growing tax practice.
This high‑impact opportunity is ideal for a professional who is passionate about delivering
exceptional client service and maintaining the highest standards of technical excellence. In this
role, you will help shape tax strategies, strengthen quality and compliance, elevate client
experience, and develop a high‑performing team within Elevate’s national platform. You will
work alongside firm leadership and Elevate’s resources to drive sustainable growth and build a
best‑in‑class practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Service & Technical Excellence
- Deliver exceptional tax advisory and compliance services to entrepreneurial businesses, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals
- Oversee preparation of individual, partnership, trust and corporate tax filings
- Review complex returns
- Serve as a trusted advisor offering guidance on complex tax issues, entity structuring, and planning opportunities
- Respond to client inquiries across income tax, franchise tax, sales/use tax, labor, benefits, and related compliance areas
Leadership & Practice Management
- Contribute to the management and growth of the Nashville tax practice, support oversight of the tax department’s financial performance, and collaborate with multi-office teams to provide effective leadership across locations
- Support practice expansion by deepening services with existing clients and developing new relationships throughout the Nashville market
- Recruit, mentor, and inspire a high-performing tax team, fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented culture
Operational & Strategic Responsibilities
- Conduct tax and accounting research to ensure accurate and compliant reporting
- Develop engagement budgets and pricing, assign staff workloads, and prepare internal reports
- Partner with leadership across Elevate’s platform to unify processes, standardize quality, and leverage shared services, including data analytics, AI tools, and operational innovation
Qualifications
- Active CPA license required
- 10 years of progressive business taxation experience, ideally with a Big 4, large national or leading regional firm
- Proven success leading client engagement and driving practice growth
- Strong technical expertise across corporate, partnership, trusts, and individual taxation
- Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain meaningful client relationships
- Established leadership experience with the ability to develop, mentor, and manage teams
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, growth-focused environment
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation for this role is based on experience and is aligned with market rates. We value our team members and are committed to their success and well-being. As part of our comprehensive benefits and compensation package, we offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- 401(k) plan
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Firm Holidays
- Discretionary Performance Bonus
Eligibility for benefits is determined based on position, hours worked, and other criteria. Specific
details will be provided during the hiring process.
Elevate and its related subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national
origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief,
or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.