Partner - Commercial Tax Services (52039)

Citrin Cooperman; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrin Cooperman in Fort Lauderdale seeks an experienced tax professional to lead client engagements and deliver high‑quality planning and compliance services. You’ll work with partnerships, C‑corps and S‑corps, mentoring staff and expanding the firm’s client base.

Ideal candidates have extensive public accounting experience, strong communication skills and a proven track record of client service while staying current with tax laws and industry trends.

Qualifications

• CPA, JD, or EA license required
• Masters of Tax or LLM preferred
• 12+ years of public accounting experience, including 7+ years of supervisory experience
• Top 25 accounting firm experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of managing multiple client engagements
• A track record of building and sustaining client relationships and high-quality client service
• Experience representing clients in front of the IRS and state agencies
• Highly motivated to succeed and be part of a high-performing team
• Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Proficient with CCH Axcess, Sureprep, BNA Income Tax Planner, CCH AnswerConnect, RIA Checkpoint, XCM and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Possess strong technical skills in partnerships, C-corporations and S-corporations (knowledge in individual taxation a plus)
• Provide effective consulting, planning and compliance for your clients
• Research and document tax issues and identify planning opportunities
• Top-side/detail review of tax returns, tax workpapers and tax projections
• Lead the engagement team, maintain direct contact with client and manage all aspects of client accounts
• Work to expand client base and display strong business development abilities
• Participate in industry or service line-related organizations
• Coordinate with team to ensure timeliness and effective communication for proper planning of project
• Mentor, train and supervise staffMaintain knowledge of new tax laws and general business trends that affect the client

Skills

Communication skills

Client management

Team leadership

IRS representation

Tax planning

Education

Master of Tax

LLM preferred

CPA/JD/EA license

Tools

CCH Axcess

SurePrep

RIA Checkpoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Citrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are at the ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!

Responsibilities

• Possess strong technical skills in partnerships, C-corporations and S-corporations (knowledge in individual taxation a plus)
• Provide effective consulting, planning and compliance for your clients
• Research and document tax issues and identify planning opportunities
• Top-side/detail review of tax returns, tax workpapers and tax projections
• Lead the engagement team, maintain direct contact with client and manage all aspects of client accounts
• Work to expand client base and display strong business development abilities
• Participate in industry or service line-related organizations
• Coordinate with team to ensure timeliness and effective communication for proper planning of project
• Mentor, train and supervise staffMaintain knowledge of new tax laws and general business trends that affect the client

Qualifications

• CPA, JD, or EA license required
• Masters of Tax or LLM preferred
• 12+ years of public accounting experience, including 7+ years of supervisory experience
• Top 25 accounting firm experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of managing multiple client engagements
• A track record of building and sustaining client relationships and high-quality client service
• Experience representing clients in front of the IRS and state agencies
• Highly motivated to succeed and be part of a high-performing team
• Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Proficient with CCH Axcess, Sureprep, BNA Income Tax Planner, CCH AnswerConnect, RIA Checkpoint, XCM and Microsoft Office