Senior Tax CPA — Client-Facing, Path to Partnership

Brightwing; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwing in Troy, Michigan seeks a Senior Accountant/CPA with 6–15 years of public accounting experience and a strong tax focus. You will prepare and review complex tax returns, work directly with clients, and participate in firm initiatives in a collaborative small-firm setting.

The role offers an established pathway toward partnership and ownership for the right individual, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• 6–15 years of public accounting experience with strong tax focus.
• CPA certification or eligible for CPA.
• Proven ability to prepare and review complex tax returns for individuals and entities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, corporations, S‑Corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates.
• Analyze complex tax scenarios and plan to minimize liabilities.
• Serve as primary client contact and respond to tax questions.

Skills

Public accounting

Tax expertise

Client communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

CPA

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

SafeSend Returns

SurePrep

Onvio

Job description

Brightwing in Troy, Michigan seeks a Senior Accountant/CPA with 6–15 years of public accounting experience and a strong tax focus. You will prepare and review complex tax returns, work directly with clients, and participate in firm initiatives in a collaborative small-firm setting.

The role offers an established pathway toward partnership and ownership for the right individual, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to business development.