Overview
This role involves a dual-capacity position serving a core group of CPA clients while collaborating with the Managing Partner on strategic tax planning initiatives for family office relationships.
Responsibilities
- Perform traditional CPA services for individual and business clients
- Maintain and/or transition an existing book of business if applicable
- Advise private businesses and entrepreneurs on tax strategy
- Support proactive tax planning discussions for select family office clients
- Participate in prospect meetings and growth discussions
- Collaborate with external legal and tax advisors as needed
Requirements
- Active CPA license
- Minimum 12 years of progressive experience advising private businesses and entrepreneurs, including tax compliance and proactive tax planning
- Experience working with high-net-worth families with $25M+ net worth
- Strong foundation in tax compliance and tax planning
- Executive presence and maturity to engage business owners and multi-generational families
- Existing book of business or ability to transition clients is advantageous but not required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; advanced degree preferred
- Willingness to travel lightly, primarily for prospect meetings approximately once every 2-3 weeks
Personal Attributes
- Entrepreneurial spirit and builder mentality
- High integrity, discretion, and trustworthiness
- Ownership mindset and accountability
- Desire to create meaningful client impact rather than operate in high-volume compliance environments
- Resilience and flexibility to work beyond a traditional 9-5 schedule
Compensation
Compensation is flexible and customizable based on ownership participation, revenue generation, client transition, and overall production.
Work Allocation
- Approximately 50% traditional CPA services (about 20 hours per week initially)
- Approximately 50% strategic planning support alongside the Managing Partner