Partner, Emerging Companies Group

Abacus Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Group in Manhattan, NY seeks a Partner for the Emerging Companies Group to lead tax advisory and compliance for high-growth startups and entrepreneurs.

You will build client relationships, guide multistate and federal filings, advise on equity programs and growth strategies, and mentor a team of tax professionals while driving practice development.

Qualifications

• 16+ years of public accounting experience.
• Extensive experience in providing tax advisory and compliance services to emerging companies and entrepreneurs.
• Strong understanding of tax laws, regulations, and their application to startup businesses.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership experience and ability to manage a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong business acumen and ability to think strategically.
• CPA required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients across high-growth and emerging business sectors.
• Apply strong business judgment to understand client needs and deliver tailored advisory services.
• Advise clients on tax-efficient strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Evaluate tax implications of key business decisions, including capital raises, transactions, geographic expansion, and equity programs.
• Review federal, state, and local tax filings to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulatory guidance and assess potential client impact.
• Guide multistate tax considerations, nexus exposure, and related compliance matters.
• Support clients with equity compensation planning and incentive structures.
• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, fostering technical development and performance.
• Drive client development and practice growth through proactive outreach, market strategy, and thought leadership.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Tax advisory

Strategic leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Team leadership

CPA

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Our client is a public accounting firm. They seek a Partner, Emerging Companies Group to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients across high-growth and emerging business sectors
• Apply strong business judgment to understand client needs and challenges and deliver tailored advisory services
• Advise clients on tax-efficient strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans
• Evaluate tax implications of key business decisions, including capital raises, transactions, geographic expansion, and equity programs
• Review federal, state, and local tax filings to ensure compliance and risk mitigation
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulatory guidance and assess potential client impact
• Guide multistate tax considerations, nexus exposure, and related compliance matters
• Support clients with equity compensation planning and incentive structures
• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, fostering technical development and performance
• Drive client development and practice growth through proactive outreach, market strategy, and thought leadership

Requirements

• 16+ years of public accounting experience
• Extensive experience in providing tax advisory and compliance services to emerging companies and entrepreneurs
• Strong understanding of tax laws, regulations, and their application to a startup business
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership experience and ability to manage a team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong business acumen and ability to think strategically
• CPA required

Tagged as: Hybrid Remote/Office