Tax Partner

Distinct | North America; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America in Fort Myers is seeking a Tax Partner to lead and shape the firm’s next generation of leadership. You will operate at partner level, overseeing complex tax engagements, mentoring staff, and advising business owners who value continuity and judgement.

This role offers ownership over your clients and time, with a defined transition from an existing partner track, a strong 55–60 hour work rhythm during peak season, and a predominantly in-office model designed for real

Qualifications

• Seasoned tax professional with proven partner-level leadership.
• Mentor staff and manage client relationships with long-term continuity.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex tax engagements and review high-level work.
• Own client relationships with autonomy and strategic judgement.

Job description

This is a rare opportunity to step into a Tax Partner role at a well-established CPA firm in Fort Myers that is deliberately creating space for its next generation of leadership.

The firm is around 25 people, privately held, and has grown steadily by doing things properly rather than loudly. Client relationships are long-standing, staff turnover is low, and leadership decisions are made with the long term in mind.

As part of planned succession, there is a clear pathway to stepping into a ready-made $1M book of business over the next couple of years. This is not a build-from-zero role and not a vague promise tied to future maybes. It is a defined transition.

You will operate at true Partner level. Leading complex tax engagements, reviewing high-level work, mentoring senior staff, and acting as a trusted advisor to business owners who value continuity and judgement. You’ll have autonomy over your clients, your time, and how you operate, without unnecessary internal friction.

Busy season exists, but it is controlled. Typical hours sit around 55 per week from mid-February through March, with the final weeks of April occasionally touching 60. This is a firm that measures Partner contribution in judgement and stewardship, not exhaustion.

The working model is predominantly in-office by design, with flexibility where it makes sense. The belief here is simple: partnership, succession, and leadership work best with real presence and human connection.

This role is suited to an existing Tax Partner, or someone already operating at true Partner level elsewhere, who wants ownership with clarity, balance, and intent in a firm of this size.