Construction Tax Partner (NJ/NYC/LI/CT)

Navigate Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mid-market CPA firm is seeking a strategic and client-focused Construction Tax Partner to join their growing team in the New York Metro area. The role involves leading client engagements, mentoring staff, and advising on complex tax matters specific to the construction industry. The firm offers a collaborative environment with a commitment to excellence in advisory, tax, and assurance services.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Child care support

Student loan assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, with at least 5 years focused on construction clients.
• Strong technical expertise in federal and state tax regulations affecting construction and real estate businesses.
• Demonstrated business development success and a strong professional network in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax advisor for a portfolio of construction clients, overseeing the preparation of complex tax returns.
• Advise clients on tax planning strategies specific to the construction industry.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to tax staff and actively develop new business opportunities.

Skills

Business development

Communication

Leadership

Tax expertise

Client engagement

Education

CPA license

Job description

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Our client is a growing mid-market CPA firm with a strong regional presence and a national reputation for excellence in advisory, tax, and assurance services. The firm takes pride in its entrepreneurial culture, collaborative environment, and deep industry specialization—including a robust construction practice. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a strategic and client-focused Construction Tax Partner to lead and expand their construction tax practice in the New York Metro area.

As a Tax Partner specializing in the construction industry, you will be responsible for leading client engagements, developing new business, mentoring staff, and providing high-level technical guidance on complex tax matters related to contractors, developers, and construction-related businesses. You will play a key role in the firm’s continued growth in this niche and be a trusted advisor to high-impact clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead tax advisor for a portfolio of construction clients, including general contractors, subcontractors, and real estate developers.
• Oversee the preparation and review of complex tax returns, including partnerships, S corporations, and multi-state filings.
• Advise clients on a variety of tax planning strategies specific to the construction industry (e.g., §460/percentage-of-completion methods, cost segregation, job costing, contractor accounting, etc.).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and actively develop new business opportunities through networking, referrals, and industry events.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to tax staff, senior associates, and managers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations while identifying planning opportunities to minimize client tax liability.
• Collaborate with other partners and practice leaders to drive firm-wide strategic initiatives.

Qualifications:

• CPA license required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, with at least 5 years focused on construction clients.
• Strong technical expertise in federal and state tax regulations affecting construction and real estate businesses.
• Proven ability to lead client engagements and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated business development success and a strong professional network in the construction industry.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the NYC or Long Island area; hybrid schedule flexibility available.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Child care support

Student loan assistance

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