Tax Partner

NorthPoint Search Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group seeks a Tax Partner to lead the Louisville Tax Practice, guiding client service teams and managing complex tax engagements for middle-market corporate and pass-through clients.

This role emphasizes building relationships, developing staff, and driving practice growth through strategic business development, with a focus on C- and S-corp taxation, multi-state matters, and partnership tax.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Experience in Big 4 or large national or regional firms in tax.
• Expertise in corporate federal and multi-state taxation for middle-market clients.
• Experience with complex partnership tax matters; RECON preferred.
• Established professional network within Louisville business community.
• Strong leadership, staff development, and mentoring abilities.
• Exceptional client service and interpersonal skills.
• High-level analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax planning, compliance, and consulting engagements for corporate and large pass-through clients.
• Provide guidance and service capabilities for Real Estate clients when applicable.
• Coach, mentor, and develop managers and staff to enhance technical and professional growth.
• Utilize an established network to grow the Louisville practice through targeted business development and strategic relationships.
• Ensure exceptional client service delivery with a 'trusted advisor' mindset.
• Collaborate with other partners to support firm-wide initiatives and client solutions.
• Oversee complex technical issues, including C‑corp and S‑corp taxation, multi-state matters, and partnership tax law.
• Demonstrate strong engagement management, organizational, and analytical abilities.

Skills

Leadership

Client service

Mentoring

Analytical

Education

CPA license

Job description

Tax Partner - Louisville, KY

Who

A seasoned tax professional with deep federal, multi-state, and partnership tax expertise and strong leadership abilities.

What

Lead and grow the tax practice by overseeing complex tax engagements, developing staff, delivering high-quality client service, and driving business development.

When

This role is open now for immediate consideration.

Where

Based in the Louisville office with limited regional travel; relocation assistance may be available.

Why

To strengthen and expand the tax practice by leveraging technical expertise, leadership capability, and a strong local network to drive exceptional client service and sustainable growth.

Office Environment

An entrepreneurial, collaborative environment with big-firm resources, small-firm agility, and a strong focus on professional development and performance.

Salary

Competitive compensation based on experience, scope of role, and location.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Tax Partner to lead the Louisville Tax Practice, guide client service teams, manage complex tax engagements for middle-market corporate and pass-through clients, and contribute to practice growth through strong client relationships and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead tax planning, compliance, and consulting engagements for corporate and large pass-through clients, particularly in industrial manufacturing.
• Provide guidance and service capabilities for Real Estate clients when applicable.
• Coach, mentor, and develop managers and staff to enhance technical and professional growth.
• Utilize an established network to grow the Louisville practice through targeted business development and strategic relationships.
• Ensure exceptional client service delivery with a “trusted advisor” mindset.
• Collaborate with other partners to support firm-wide initiatives and client solutions.
• Oversee complex technical issues, including C-corp and S-corp taxation, multi-state matters, and partnership tax law.
• Demonstrate strong engagement management, organizational, and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Previous tax experience in a Big 4, large national, or regional accounting firm.
• Deep expertise in corporate (C and S) federal and multi-state taxation for middle-market clients in manufacturing, distribution, or consumer products.
• Experience with complex partnership tax matters and RECON preferred.
• Established professional network within the Louisville business community.
• Strong leadership, staff development, and mentoring abilities.
• Exceptional client service and interpersonal communication skills.
• High-level analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.