Tax Partner

Purvis, Gray & Company, LLP ~ Certified Public Accountants; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPE support

Leadership development

Flexible work options

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Purvis Gray is seeking a Tax Partner to lead tax engagements and practice growth for privately held companies, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals. The role includes compliance and consulting, mentoring staff, and deepening client relationships.

The firm emphasizes a collaborative culture across its Florida offices and offers hybrid and flexible work options as part of a broad benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s in Tax or JD/LLM is a plus)
• Active CPA license
• Minimum 12+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting
• Proven business development success and ability to grow a book of business
• Advanced knowledge of flow-through/pass-through taxation
• Strong leadership, project management, communication, and client service skills

Responsibilities

• Lead complex tax engagements from planning to delivery with partner-level review and signoff
• Deliver consulting and compliance services to privately held businesses and high-net-worth individuals
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff in a team-oriented environment
• Perform technical tax research and develop strategic recommendations
• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities for clients
• Manage and grow client relationships, delivering exceptional service and expanding services
• Oversee engagement economics including budgeting, billing, and collections
• Drive business development and new client acquisition
• Review tax forms for individuals, estates, partnerships, and corporations

Skills

Leadership

Client service

Business development

Tax research

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's in Tax

JD/LLM (optional)

Job description

Employment Type

Full-time | Hybrid and flexible work options available

About the Role

Purvis Gray is seeking a Tax Partner to join our growing team. In this role, you will lead tax engagements and practice growth for privately held companies, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals. You’ll provide both compliance and consulting services across a range of industries while mentoring staff and deepening client relationships.

Company Overview

Since 1946, Purvis Gray has been committed to excellence, integrity, and local relationships. All six of our Florida offices were founded organically—not by acquisition—preserving a cohesive, collaborative culture across the firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex tax engagements from planning to delivery, including partner-level review and signoff
• Deliver consulting and compliance services to privately held businesses and high-net-worth individuals
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff in a team-oriented environment
• Perform technical tax research and develop strategic recommendations
• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities for clients
• Manage and grow client relationships, deliver exceptional service, and expand services
• Oversee engagement economics including budgeting, billing, and collections
• Drive business development and new client acquisition
• Review tax forms for individuals (Form 1040 and 1041), Exempt Orgs (Form 990), partnerships (Form 1065), and corporations (Form 1120 and 1120-S)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s in Tax or JD/LLM is a plus)
• Active CPA license
• Minimum 12+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting
• Proven business development success and ability to grow a book of business
• Advanced knowledge of flow-through/pass-through taxation
• Strong leadership, project management, communication, and client service skills

Why Purvis Gray

• A true team environment
• Direct access to decision-makers and meaningful client interaction
• CPE and leadership development support
• Competitive benefits and a clear path for advancement

Compensation

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and book of business. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purvis Gray is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Job Code

JOB CODE: 1000034