Tax Leader – Public Accounting
Greater Pittsburgh, PA | Hybrid | Leadership & Growth Opportunity
Are you a technically strong tax professional who enjoys developing people, building relationships, networking, and being visible in the business community?
A highly respected, locally owned public accounting firm in the Greater Pittsburgh market is seeking an experienced Tax Leader to join its growing team. This is an opportunity for a tax professional who wants to combine deep technical expertise with leadership, client advisory, business development, and a meaningful market-facing presence.
The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted resource for clients and staff while also helping expand the firm's relationships and visibility throughout the Greater Pittsburgh business community. You don't need to walk in with a large book of business, but you should enjoy making connections, developing relationships, and identifying opportunities to grow the firm.
What You'll Do
- Lead and review complex tax engagements for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and other business entities.
- Provide proactive tax planning, consulting, and strategic advisory services to help clients navigate complex issues and achieve their goals.
- Stay current on evolving federal and state tax legislation and educate clients and team members on changes affecting their businesses.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to key clients, developing relationships that extend beyond annual compliance work.
- Mentor, train, and develop tax professionals while fostering a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
- Serve as a technical resource for the tax team and assist with quality control, technical research, and best practices.
- Manage multiple client engagements while maintaining exceptional client service and timely delivery.
- Develop new relationships within the Greater Pittsburgh business community and identify opportunities to introduce the firm to prospective clients and referral partners.
- Build relationships with attorneys, bankers, financial advisors, business owners, and other professionals who can become long-term referral partners.
- Attend and participate in networking events, industry groups, professional associations, and community organizations.
- Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships through a strong understanding of their businesses and evolving needs.
- Participate in prospective client meetings and help communicate the firm's capabilities, culture, and value proposition.
- Help develop and execute business development and market growth initiatives alongside firm leadership.
- Serve as an ambassador for the firm and help strengthen its reputation and presence throughout the marketplace.
Qualifications
- CPA preferred
- 8+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience
- Strong technical knowledge of federal and state taxation with the ability to research and interpret complex tax matters
- Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing professionals
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex tax matters in a practical, client-friendly manner
- Strong relationship-building skills and a consultative approach to client service
- Comfortable meeting new people and representing the firm in professional and community settings
- Genuine interest in networking, business development, and growing a professional network
- Ability to recognize opportunities, develop relationships over time, and help convert those relationships into new business
- Existing business relationships or a network within the Greater Pittsburgh market is a plus, but not required
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities
Why Join This Firm?
- Hybrid and flexible work schedule designed to support work-life balance
- Locally owned firm experiencing steady, organic growth
- No plans for private equity investment or mergers
- Opportunity to have a visible role in the firm's continued growth and market presence
- Outstanding, people-first culture with approachable, open-door leadership
- Sustainable busy-season workloads
- Competitive base salary plus bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Strong mentorship and leadership development
- Clear path for continued career advancement
- Opportunity to develop your own professional network and become a recognized leader in the market
- Ability to make a meaningful impact on the people, clients, growth, and future direction of the firm
This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who wants their next step to extend beyond managing engagements. If you enjoy technical tax work, developing people, advising clients, building relationships, and being active in the business community, this role provides the opportunity to become an important part of both the firm's leadership team and its continued growth.
Apply today for confidential consideration and to learn more about this Tax Leadership opportunity in the Greater Pittsburgh market.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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