Senior Tax Advisor & Emerging Leader (Hybrid)

Gilder Search Group; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

CPA exam support

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Retirement plan with profit sharing

Generous paid time off

Professional development and training

Hybrid work flexibility

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Gilder Search Group partners with an Ohio-based premier independent accounting and advisory firm to identify a Senior Tax Associate ready for a leadership track. You will work with privately held businesses, mentor tax staff, and collaborate with senior tax leaders to expand planning and advisory services.

You will build client relationships, lead engagements, and drive value through proactive planning and technology-enabled tax solutions in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• CPA certification in progress with at least two sections completed.
• 2–4 years of public accounting tax experience.
• Experience with corporate, partnership, trust, and individual income tax returns.
• Strong technical research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Desire to mentor others and grow as a leader.
• Curiosity, initiative and passion for helping clients succeed.
• Comfort with automation and AI-enabled tax technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex corporate, partnership, trust, and individual tax engagements.
• Research challenging tax issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Coach and review the work of developing tax professionals.
• Build trusted client relationships through proactive communication and planning.
• Improve engagement quality, efficiency, and profitability through technology and continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical research

Analytical skills

Communication

Mentoring

Leadership

Client service

Education

CPA certification progress

Job description

Gilder Search Group partners with an Ohio-based premier independent accounting and advisory firm to identify a Senior Tax Associate ready for a leadership track. You will work with privately held businesses, mentor tax staff, and collaborate with senior tax leaders to expand planning and advisory services.

You will build client relationships, lead engagements, and drive value through proactive planning and technology-enabled tax solutions in a hybrid work environment.