Head of Advisory - Tax and Accounting

UHY-US; New York (NY); Remote; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

UHY-US is seeking a Head of Advisory - Tax and Accounting to lead the growth and performance of the tax and accounting practice. The role requires a CPA with tax experience and prior leadership across multi-location professional services, driving revenue growth and profitability.

The position is remote with occasional travel and direct hire. The candidate will oversee strategy, service delivery, operational improvements, and integration of acquired practices, building scalable processes and a

Qualifications

• Active CPA credential required with tax experience.
• Progressive leadership experience in tax, accounting or related professional services environment.
• Experience leading multi-location or regional/national practices with revenue and profitability responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth and performance of the tax and accounting practice, focusing on revenue, profitability, client retention and operations.
• Develop and execute business strategies to support expansion and long-term goals.
• Oversee integration of acquired practices and align teams, processes and culture.

Skills

CPA experience

Tax expertise

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Education

Active CPA credential

Advanced degree in Taxation, Law, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

A great client at UHY is seeking a Head of Advisory - Tax and Accounting. The ideal candidate will have a CPA with tax experience, multi-location professional services leadership experience, and a proven track record of driving revenue growth and profitability.

The Head of Advisory - Tax and Accounting role is a remote position with occasional travel. This is a client direct hire position.

Head of Advisory - Tax and Accounting Responsibilities

• Lead the growth and overall performance of the tax and accounting practice, including revenue, profitability, client retention, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop and execute business strategies that support expansion and long-term organizational goals.
• Oversee the integration of acquired practices, aligning teams, processes, service standards, and organizational culture.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, standardize service delivery, and build scalable operating processes.
• Establish performance metrics and accountability measures to improve productivity, service quality, and business results.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a strong management team across tax, accounting, bookkeeping, and operations.
• Build a culture focused on accountability, collaboration, client service, and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen relationships with clients, business partners, and leaders across related service lines to support retention and business development.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships, increase referrals, and grow services across the organization.
• Provide executive oversight of tax planning, compliance, technical quality, and risk management while empowering technical teams to manage day-to-day delivery.
• Partner with other business leaders to improve service delivery, implement technology, and support continued growth.
• Guide teams through organizational change, acquisitions, and business expansion.

Head of Advisory - Tax and Accounting Requirements

• Active CPA credential required, with prior tax experience.
• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in tax, accounting, wealth management, or a related professional services environment.
• Experience leading a regional, national, or multi-location practice with responsibility for revenue, profitability, and overall business performance.
• Demonstrated success building and expanding a practice through organic growth, acquisitions, or both.
• Experience leading operational improvements, integrating acquired businesses, and developing scalable processes.
• Strong executive presence and the ability to build trust and influence senior leaders, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to develop leaders, improve team performance, and manage organizational change.
• Commercial mindset with experience driving client retention, business development, and account growth.
• High standards of integrity, professional ethics, regulatory compliance, and client service.
• Advanced degree in Taxation, Law, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience serving physicians, dentists, medical groups, or high-net-worth clients preferred.
• Experience in a private equity-backed, rapidly growing, or acquisition-focused organization preferred.
• Familiarity with complex business structures and technology-enabled service delivery preferred.

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Our team has extensive experience with a wide range of clients from middle market, closely held organizations to large Fortune 500 companies. We focus on finance and accounting, internal audit, IT audit and tax. We offer direct, personal involvement from senior practitioners and strive to meet clients' needs rapidly.