Senior Tax Accountant

Description

Senior Tax Manager / Senior Tax Accountant

About the Opportunity

A well-established and highly respected public accounting firm in Fairfield County is seeking a Senior Tax Manager / Senior Tax Accountant to join its growing team. Since the early 1980s, the firm has achieved consistent organic growth through exceptional client service, long-standing relationships, and a commitment to employee development.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a tax professional looking to move beyond a traditional compliance-focused role and become a trusted advisor to a sophisticated client base that includes closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and entrepreneurial organizations.

The firm's culture emphasizes autonomy, mentorship, collaboration, and long-term career growth. Professionals are empowered to take ownership of client relationships, contribute to business development initiatives, and play a meaningful role in the firm's continued success.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review individual, partnership, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, trust, and estate tax engagements

• Provide proactive tax planning and consulting services to clients

• Develop and maintain trusted client relationships while serving as a strategic advisor

• Review and prepare financial statements, compilations, and reviews

• Research and communicate complex tax matters and planning opportunities

• Mentor and develop junior staff members

• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and support business growth initiatives

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

• Established, stable firm with a history of success dating back to 1983

• Consistent year-over-year growth driven organically through client referrals and reputation

• Significant autonomy and flexibility

• Direct access to firm leadership and mentorship

• Opportunity to build a book of business and participate in future growth initiatives

• Sophisticated and diverse client base

• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with a clear path for advancement

Requirements

Qualifications

• CPA designation required

• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience

• Strong background in tax planning, tax consulting, and tax compliance

• Experience preparing or reviewing financial statements, compilations, and reviews

• Client-facing experience with closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals

• Excellent communication and relationship management skills

• Experience with a local or regional CPA firm preferred

• Prior experience at a small-to-mid-sized Fairfield County CPA firm is highly desirable

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