Vice President - Tax Advisory Group

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Dopkins & Company, LLP is seeking accomplished tax professionals to join its Tax Advisory Group as a Vice President
- Tax Advisory Group
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This opportunity comes at an important point in the evolution of the practice as Dopkins invests in the next generation of leaders who will help steward client relationships, develop emerging talent, contribute to practice growth, and influence the future of the firm.

Dopkins has built a strong tax practice supported by an established client base, talented professionals, and a culture that has historically developed leaders from within. The firm has intentionally invested in developing its internal talent pipeline while also recognizing the opportunity to add experienced leaders who can bring additional perspective, relationships, and leadership capacity to the team.

Dopkins is looking for leaders, not simply experienced tax practitioners. Technical capability is essential, but the individuals who will be most successful will also be:

• Curious about their clients' businesses
• Energized by relationships
• Comfortable assuming accountability for outcomes
• Leaders focused on developing people
• Motivated by the opportunity to help build and shape the future of the practice.

Senior tax leaders at Dopkins serve at the intersection of technical expertise, client leadership, people development, business growth, and firm leadership
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These individuals will manage and deepen relationships with a portfolio of clients, serve as trusted advisors to business owners and organizational leaders, guide tax planning and compliance engagements, identify opportunities to provide broader value, develop members of the tax team, and contribute to the continued growth and evolution of the practice.

Build, manage, and deepen trusted relationships with clients, developing a comprehensive understanding of their businesses, ownership structures, goals, challenges, and broader financial considerations.

Coach, mentor, and develop tax professionals at varying stages of their careers, helping them expand their technical skills, confidence, client capabilities, and leadership readiness.

Contribute to the continued growth of the Tax Advisory Group by identifying opportunities to expand relationships with existing clients and develop new relationships in the marketplace.

Contribute ideas and perspective to the continued development of the Tax Advisory Group, including strategy, processes, talent, client service, technology, and growth initiatives. Participate in leadership initiatives and strategic discussions appropriate to level and experience.

Candidates should bring progressive tax experience and the technical capability necessary to advise sophisticated clients, combined with a demonstrated interest in expanding beyond technical execution into broader client, people, and business leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field required. CPA designation required. Advanced education or credentials, including a Master’s in Taxation or Accounting is valued but not required.
• Progressive professional experience in taxation, including within public accounting or another environment providing exposure to complex client relationships.
• Strong technical tax knowledge and the ability to apply that expertise practically to client circumstances.
• Experience building meaningful client relationships and communicating directly with owners, executives, and other senior decision-makers.
• The ability and desire to move beyond tax compliance and function as a strategic advisor.
• Experience leading engagements, coordinating resources, and accepting accountability for client outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop less-experienced professionals.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, critical-thinking, and business judgment skills.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to share clients, opportunities, knowledge, and resources across the firm.
• Curiosity about clients' businesses and the ability to recognize needs and opportunities beyond an immediate tax assignment.
• Interest in…