Updated 5/12/2026

Puryear & Noonan, CPAs is one of Nashville's top public accounting firms — and a Nashville Business Journal Best Places to Work honoree. We're always looking for talented people who share our values and genuinely care about the clients we serve.

We offer a family-friendly work environment with flexible hours, competitive compensation, little to no travel, and real opportunities for growth.

Current opportunities:

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive tax services in full compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Build strong client relationships by deeply understanding their business needs, communicating clearly, and offering timely updates on engagement progress.
• Provide innovative tax planning and review complex income tax returns.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks.
• Implement best practices to improve processes and innovate tax planning strategies.
• Mentor tax staff and aid in staff trainings.
• Manage and coordinate tax audits.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while leveraging project management, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5  years’ experience in a related role required.
• Excellent knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance, and all types of tax returns.
• Proficiency in tax software and MS Office.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Exceptional client service and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or MA in Taxation.
• CPA License preferred.

Puryear & Noonan is one of Nashville’s top locally owned CPA firms, providing tax, audit, accounting, and advisory services to businesses and individuals throughout Middle Tennessee. Our mission is simple: to create GREAT experiences for our clients and our team. We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join our leadership team and play a critical role in shaping the future of our growing tax practice. This is an opportunity for a seasoned public accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to lead complex engagements, mentor emerging talent, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients.

About the Role

The Senior Tax Manager will serve as a key technical leader within our 35-person tax department, partnering closely with our Tax Partners to strengthen the team’s expertise, mentorship, and long-term succession planning. This role is ideal for an experienced public accounting professional who enjoys the technical side of tax including reviewing complex returns, navigating the tax code, and elevating the knowledge of those around them. While client advisory is important, the primary focus of this position is technical excellence, quality control, and developing Managers and staff. You will help bridge the gap between long-tenured leaders and emerging talent, providing stability, guidance, and mentorship across the department. Collaboration, humility, and approachability are essential. For the right individual, this role offers meaningful leadership growth and a pathway toward future partnership as the firm continues to evolve.

Core Values

We are intentional about culture. We are looking for someone who aligns with our values:

• Humble – Appreciates the strengths and contributions of others. Open to feedback and collaborative by nature.
• Empathetic – Puts people first and understands the unique needs of clients and teammates.
• Loyal – Committed to long-term relationships and quality work.
• Driven to Succeed – Accountable, motivated, and willing to embrace challenges.
• Positive – Brings energy and optimism to the team and workplace.

We believe strong teams build strong client relationships.