Partner, Tax

Carr, Riggs & Ingram; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 225,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

CRI Advisors seeks a seasoned Tax Partner to join its Albuquerque practice during a pivotal growth phase. You will oversee tax engagements for individuals, partnerships, and corporations, while shaping strategy and client service excellence.

This role prioritizes leadership, mentorship, and technical tax mastery within a collaborative, growth-driven environment. The position offers opportunity to guide cross-functional teams, develop client relationships, and contribute to firm expansion across

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting.
• Experience in tax planning, compliance, and consulting for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing teams and client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all tax engagements to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Develop and implement effective tax strategies and planning for clients across various industries.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor on tax-related matters.
• Stay abreast of current tax laws and regulations, ensuring the firm’s services are compliant and competitive.
• Collaborate with other partners and firm leadership to drive business development and growth initiatives.

Skills

CPA license

Tax planning

Client management

Leadership

Public accounting

Education

CPA certification

Job description

PARTNER, TAX

CRI Advisors is a leading accounting and advisory firm recognized among the top 25 in the nation. We recently announced an exciting strategic growth investment from Centerbridge Partners, positioning us to expand our capabilities, enhance client service, and drive innovation across the firm. This milestone underscores our commitment to excellence, empowering our professionals to deliver unparalleled value to our clients and advance their careers in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

CRI Advisors is a leading accounting and advisory firm recognized among the top 25 in the nation. We recently announced an exciting strategic growth investment from Centerbridge Partners, positioning us to expand our capabilities, enhance client service, and drive innovation across the firm. This milestone underscores our commitment to excellence, empowering our professionals to deliver unparalleled value to our clients and advance their careers in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Position Summary

We are seeking a well-rounded, experienced and dynamic Tax Partner to join our Albuquerque team during this exciting time of growth and transformation. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of expertise in tax planning, compliance, and consulting for individuals, partnerships, and corporations, and will thrive in a collaborative, client-focused environment. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of managing client relationships and leading high-performing teams. The Tax Partner position offers the unique opportunity to lead and grow within a firm committed to innovation, strategic expansion, and professional development.

Essential Functions

• Oversee and manage all aspects of tax engagements to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Develop and implement effective tax strategies and planning for clients across various industries.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor on tax-related matters.
• Stay abreast of current tax laws and regulations, ensuring the firm’s services are compliant and competitive.
• Collaborate with other partners and firm leadership to drive business development and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, with a focus on individual, corporate and partnership taxation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing teams and client engagements.
• Strong technical knowledge of tax laws and regulations, with the ability to apply them to complex client situations.

Why Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow our practice during a transformative period for CRI. Our recent strategic investment provides the resources and momentum to expand your impact, work with high‑profile clients, and shape the future of our firm.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. CRI will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this position or future positions (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H-1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa).

Located in 35+ markets across 12 states, CRI is a top 25* nationally ranked accounting and advisory firm driven by relationships to cultivate growth. CRI's industry specializations include construction, government, banking/financial institutions, healthcare, insurance, not‑for‑profit, manufacturing, and distribution. CRI offers traditional and specialized services, including audit and assurance*, business outsourcing and support, forensic accounting, IT auditing, retirement plan auditing, SEC compliance, service organization control (SOC) reports*, business valuation, tax planning, and trusts and estates work. Additionally, the CRI Family of Companies delivers data analytics, investment banking, business consulting, retirement administration services, wealth management, payroll management, and trust and estate services. We invite you to learn more about CRI at CRIadv.com and join our conversations on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.

• Assurance, attest, and audit services provided by Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C.

\"CRI\" is the brand name under which Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C. (\"CPA Firm\") and CRI Advisors, LLC (\"Advisors\") and its subsidiary entities provide professional services. CPA Firm and Advisors (and its subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. CPA Firm is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Advisors and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business consulting services to their clients. Advisors and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.