Tax Principal

Distinct | North America; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Clear progression opportunities

Medical, dental and vision plans

HSA and FSA options

Job summary

Distinct is a regional CPA firm investing in growth with strong AI and technology transformation. The role focuses on commercial tax, with a clear path to partnership and opportunities for equity. Hybrid work includes 2–3 days in the Braintree office, and collaboration across tax teams.

The position emphasizes team mentorship, client relationship management, and cross-functional planning with partners to deliver tax services and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• CPA licensure and accounting degree required.
• Experience in commercial tax services and client delivery.
• Ability to coach staff and manage projects.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Familiarity with tax planning and consulting work.

Responsibilities

• Review tax returns, workpapers and projections for clients.
• Manage client relationships and deliver planning and consulting work.
• Coach and mentor staff and oversee the tax return process.
• Collaborate with partners on client planning and delivery.
• Support business development activities.

Skills

Client relationship management

Mentoring staff

Leadership

Tax research

Communication

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

CCH Axcess

SurePrep

RIA Checkpoint

CCH AnswerConnect

BNA Income Tax Planner

XCM

Job description

At this regional CPA firm you and your growth will be heavily invested in without the expectation for you to give up your personal life.

You’ll have the infrastructure, resources and support of a much larger firm, without stepping into a rigid Big 4-style environment.

The firm is backed, well-funded and already advanced in its use of AI, technology transformation and process improvement. They're not afraid of this, they are embracing this, not to eliminate human jobs, but to make everyones life easier.

The firm is growing, well-funded and actively investing in its future, which creates a genuine path to Partner for someone who wants to keep moving forward.

You will be compensated well, including equity options at all levels, giving you a chance to benefit from the firm’s continued growth.

The culture here:

Collaborative, well-resourced and forward-thinking. You’ll have national support, strong internal resources and the backing of a larger platform, but still be part of a team where people know each other and where good people can move quickly.

The firm is hybrid, with around 2 to 3 days a week in the Braintree office.

• You’ll work across commercial tax clients, with a strong focus on partnerships, S corps and other flow-through entities.
• The role will involve reviewing tax returns, workpapers and projections, managing client relationships, supporting planning and consulting work, and helping resolve technical tax issues.
• You’ll also coach and mentor staff, oversee the tax return process, support business development activity and work closely with partners on client planning and delivery.
• A little individual tax experience would be helpful, but the core of the role is commercial tax rather than HNW or financial services.

Software:

• CCH Axcess
• SurePrep
• BNA Income Tax Planner
• CCH AnswerConnect
• RIA Checkpoint
• XCM

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• HSA and FSA options
• EAP
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short and long term disability options
• Legal insurance
• ID theft protection
• Strong technology investment
• Equity options
• Clear progression opportunities