Construction Tax Strategy Lead | Senior CPA

Zyve; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

HSA with employer contribution

Employee assistance program

401(k) profit sharing and matching

Education and certification assistance

Flexible time off

Parental leave and family care leave

Travel rewards

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Zyve seeks a Senior Tax Manager - Construction to serve as a strategic advisor on tax planning and business advisory for construction clients. You will lead complex engagements, manage multi-state compliance, and help structure entities for optimal outcomes.

The role emphasizes client relationship management, business development, and collaboration across service lines. A CPA with 10+ years in public accounting tax, focused on construction, is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• 10+ years of public accounting tax experience, with significant experience serving construction industry clients.
• Strong technical expertise in construction accounting, pass-through taxation, long-term contract accounting, and multi-state taxation.
• Proven ability to manage complex client relationships and serve as a strategic advisor to business owners and executives.
• Demonstrated success in developing talent, leading teams, and supporting client and practice growth.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic advisor to construction clients delivering tax planning, consulting, and business advisory services.
• Lead complex tax engagements for contractors, developers, and related entities, including multi-state tax compliance, long-term contract accounting, and entity structuring.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and advise on emerging tax legislation and industry trends.
• Manage, strengthen, and expand key client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Drive business development by identifying growth opportunities, participating in industry networking, and supporting proposals.
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions that address clients’ business and tax needs.
• Oversee engagement quality, risk management, profitability, and timely project delivery.
• Mentor and develop managers, seniors, and staff, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
• Contribute to practice growth initiatives, talent development, and the overall success of the construction practice.

Skills

Tax planning

Client advisory

Business development

Team leadership

Multi-state taxation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA license

Job description

Zyve seeks a Senior Tax Manager - Construction to serve as a strategic advisor on tax planning and business advisory for construction clients. You will lead complex engagements, manage multi-state compliance, and help structure entities for optimal outcomes.

The role emphasizes client relationship management, business development, and collaboration across service lines. A CPA with 10+ years in public accounting tax, focused on construction, is required.