Tax Partner

CFS; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with 3% match

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

CFS in Houston, TX is seeking a Tax Partner to lead a global tax team of about 50 professionals. You will drive profitability, review complex engagements, and expand the client base in the middle-market segment.

This role offers executive visibility and a direct succession path within a well-established firm. The successful candidate will bring 15+ years in public accounting tax, with partner-level leadership experience and a portable book of business strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Experience serving middle-market companies up to $500M in revenue.
• Previous Partner or Principal-level leadership experience.
• Proven background leading and managing tax departments or teams.
• Track record of business development and revenue generation.
• Portable book of business strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global tax team of approximately 50 professionals.
• Serve as technical reviewer for tax engagements and client deliverables.
• Drive department performance, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Develop new business opportunities and strengthen client relationships.
• Support integration efforts related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Advise middle-market clients on complex tax matters and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Business development

Tax expertise

Strategic planning

Job description

Salary: $250,000 - $300,000 base salary + bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Step into a direct succession opportunity with immediate leadership of an established 50-person tax department
• Gain executive-level visibility and influence across firm operations, strategy, and growth initiatives
• Play a key role in a firm experiencing rapid expansion through acquisitions and organic growth
• Shape team structure, processes, and long-term business direction
• Leverage a highly autonomous leadership environment with partner-level flexibility
• Work alongside a global team in a collaborative growth-focused culture
• Opportunity to increase earnings through business development success and client growth
• Join a stable, well-capitalized firm serving middle-market companies with significant growth potential
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, and a 401(k) with 3% company match
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility and executive-level autonomy

Key Responsibilities For The Tax Partner

• Lead and develop a global tax team of approximately 50 professionals
• Serve as technical reviewer for tax engagements and client deliverables
• Drive department performance, profitability, and operational excellence
• Develop new business opportunities and strengthen client relationships
• Support integration efforts related to mergers and acquisitions
• Advise middle-market clients on complex tax matters and strategic initiatives

Qualifications For The Tax Partner

• 15+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Experience serving middle-market companies up to $500M in revenue
• Previous Partner or Principal-level leadership experience
• Proven background leading and managing tax departments or teams
• Track record of business development and revenue generation
• Portable book of business strongly preferred

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