Tax Principal

NorthPoint Search Group; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group in Tallahassee, FL seeks a Senior Tax Manager to oversee a broad portfolio of tax engagements, ensure technical accuracy, and lead and develop staff. The role emphasizes client service, workflow efficiency, and firm-wide growth initiatives.

CPA preferred; minimum of ten years in public accounting; ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment; the office environment values professionalism and mentorship.

Qualifications

• CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of public accounting experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff development ability.
• Strong decision-making skills with initiative.
• Ability to stay calm, organized under pressure.
• Proven ability to manage a substantial workload in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide final technical review on tax returns and related documents across the client base.
• Lead tax engagements and manage staff performance.
• Stay current on developments in tax laws and accounting procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage client engagements to ensure deadlines are met.
• Communicate effectively with clients to support their best interests.
• Lead and support staff by setting objectives, budgets, and a positive work environment.
• Monitor quality control and personnel performance.
• Assign, track, and manage tasks and projects completed by staff and supervisors.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Build and maintain internal and external networks to support business development.
• Oversee billing, collections, WIP monitoring, aging, and write-downs.
• Participate in and help facilitate internal CPE and training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Tax expertise

Public accounting

Staff management

Client communications

Research tax issues

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Tax Principal

• Tallahassee, FL

Who: A highly experienced tax professional with at least ten years of public accounting experience and strong leadership capabilities.

What: Provides final technical review on tax returns, leads tax engagements, manages staff performance, and ensures compliance with evolving tax laws.

When: Full-time leadership position available immediately.

Where: Tallahassee, FL

Why: To strengthen the firm’s tax practice through expert technical oversight, staff development, and proactive client and business development leadership.

Office Environment: A collaborative, high-performing setting that values professionalism, mentorship, and quality-driven work.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with senior-level experience.

Position Overview:

The Senior Tax Manager oversees a broad portfolio of tax engagements, ensuring technical accuracy, workflow efficiency, and high-quality client service while leading and developing staff and contributing to firmwide growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide final technical review on tax returns and related documents across the client base.
• Research complex tax issues and develop resolutions and recommendations.
• Stay current on developments in tax laws and accounting procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage client engagements to ensure deadlines are met.
• Communicate effectively with clients to support their best interests.
• Lead and support staff by setting objectives, establishing budgets, and creating a positive, high-quality work environment.
• Monitor quality control and personnel performance.
• Assign, track, and manage tasks and projects completed by staff and supervisors.
• Play an active role in mentoring and developing team members.
• Build and maintain internal and external networks to support business development.
• Oversee billing, collections, WIP monitoring, aging, and write-downs.
• Participate in and help facilitate internal CPE and training programs.

Qualifications:

• CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of public accounting experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development ability.
• Strong decision-making skills with initiative.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective under pressure.
• Proven ability to manage a substantial workload in a fast-paced environment.