Supervisor - Business Services Group

Tax Advisory | Multi-State Tax Expertise | Client Leadership | Career Growth

Compensation: $112,000–$126,000 Base + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Schedule: Flexible Hybrid

Our client, a highly respected public accounting and advisory firm recognized as one of Virginia's premier employers, is seeking an experienced Supervisor to join its Business Services Group (BSG).

This is more than a traditional tax supervision role.

It's an opportunity to work directly with privately held businesses, business owners, government contractors, healthcare companies, construction firms, nonprofit organizations, and high-net-worth individuals while leading complex tax engagements, advising clients on strategic tax matters, and mentoring the next generation of accounting professionals.

As a Business Services Group Supervisor, you'll serve as a primary point of contact for clients, oversee sophisticated business tax engagements, guide staff development, and help clients navigate multi-state tax, business planning, and compliance matters.

If you're looking for a role that combines technical tax expertise, client advisory work, leadership responsibility, and long-term career advancement, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

• $112,000–$126,000 base salary
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Top-ranked Virginia public accounting firm
• Best Places to Work and Top Workplace recognition
• Significant client-facing responsibilities
• Exposure to complex business tax and advisory engagements
• Opportunity to mentor and develop accounting professionals
• Direct interaction with firm Principals and leadership
• Strong professional development support
• Diverse client base across multiple industries
• Clear path toward Manager and senior leadership opportunities

Exceptional candidates with extensive multi-state tax expertise, business advisory experience, or demonstrated leadership success may be considered for compensation above the posted range.

Our client is a leading public accounting and advisory firm serving privately held businesses, individuals, estates, trusts, nonprofit organizations, and employee benefit plans.

Core service offerings include:

• Tax Planning & Compliance
• Business Advisory Services
• Accounting Services
• Audit & Assurance
• Estate & Trust Services
• Strategic Consulting

The firm combines the personalized service of a boutique practice with the resources and technical capabilities of a larger regional organization, providing professionals with both meaningful client relationships and significant career development opportunities.

As a Supervisor within the Business Services Group, you'll oversee complex tax and advisory engagements while serving as a trusted advisor to business owners and leadership teams.

You'll gain exposure to:

• Partnership Taxation (Form 1065)
• S-Corporation Taxation (Form 1120S)
• C-Corporation Taxation (Form 1120)
• Multi-State Tax Compliance
• State & Local Tax Planning
• Business Owner Tax Planning
• High-Net-Worth Individual Tax Matters
• Financial Forecasting & Analysis
• Business Advisory Services
• Staff Leadership & Development

This role offers an outstanding blend of technical tax work, consulting, relationship management, and leadership responsibility.

• Review complex federal and state business tax returns
• Analyze and resolve multi-state tax issues including nexus, apportionment, and filing requirements
• Conduct advanced federal, state, and local tax research
• Develop and communicate tax planning recommendations
• Assist clients with IRS and state tax notices, audits, and examinations

• Lead business and owner-level tax planning engagements
• Prepare and review quarterly tax projections
• Advise clients regarding entity structure and tax strategies
• Assist with state tax planning considerations
• Integrate business and individual tax planning recommendations

• Serve as a primary client contact
• Maintain proactive communication throughout the year
• Identify opportunities to expand client services
• Deliver high-quality client service and responsiveness
• Build long-term trusted advisor relationships

• Supervise Staff Accountants and Senior Accountants
• Review work papers, returns, and client deliverables
• Mentor, train, and develop team members
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback
• Help recruit, hire, and retain talented professionals

• Monitor engagement budgets and profitability
• Manage deadlines, workflow, and staffing needs
• Utilize firm technology and workflow systems effectively
• Assist with process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Support overall practice growth initiatives

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Accounting Certificate
• CPA, EA, or comparable professional certification
• 4-7 years of public accounting tax and accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of business taxation
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff
• Strong…