Tax Principal

Company: NorthPoint Search Group
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Tax Principal - Tallahassee, FL Who: A highly experienced tax professional with at least ten years of public accounting experience and strong leadership capabilities. What: Provides final technical review on tax returns, leads tax engagements, manages staff performance, and ensures compliance with evolving tax laws. When: Full-time leadership position available immediately. Where: Tallahassee, FL Why: To strengthen the firm’s tax practice through expert technical oversight, staff development, and proactive client and business development leadership. Office Environment: A collaborative, high-performing setting that values professionalism, mentorship, and quality-driven work. Salary: Competitive and commensurate with senior-level experience. Position Overview: The Senior Tax Manager oversees a broad portfolio of tax engagements, ensuring technical accuracy, workflow efficiency, and high-quality client service while leading and developing staff and contributing to firmwide growth initiatives. Key Responsibilities: - Provide final technical review on tax returns and related documents across the client base. - Research complex tax issues and develop resolutions and recommendations. - Stay current on developments in tax laws and accounting procedures. - Plan, coordinate, and manage client engagements to ensure deadlines are met. - Communicate effectively with clients to support their best interests. - Lead and support staff by setting objectives, establishing budgets, and creating a positive, high-quality work environment. - Monitor quality control and personnel performance. - Assign, track, and manage tasks and projects completed by staff and supervisors. - Play an active role in mentoring and developing team members. - Build and maintain internal and external networks to support business development. - Oversee billing, collections, WIP monitoring, aging, and write-downs. - Participate in and help facilitate internal CPE and training programs. Qualifications: - CPA certification preferred. - Minimum of ten years of public accounting experience. - Demonstrated leadership and team development ability. - Strong decision-making skills with initiative. - Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective under pressure. - Proven ability to manage a substantial workload in a fast-paced environment. If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.

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