Tax Senior - Lakeland, FL

Tax Senior - Lakeland, FL (Full-Time)

THF | Thomas Howell Ferguson is an innovative, regional Top 200 public accounting firm. Since 1993, we have grown to a team of approximately 180 professionals, providing clients with a full range of services, including traditional accounting, auditing, and tax support, complemented by comprehensive consulting and advisory resources. Our CPAs are active members of the AICPA, the FICPA, and other key professional organizations, ensuring that our team remains at the forefront of industry standards.

At THF, we maintain the high‑quality control standards of a national firm while delivering the heart and personal touch points of a regional firm to ensure we “make an impact” in everything we do.

We are currently seeking an individual looking to take the next step in advancing their career path by accepting the engaging and fulfilling role as a Tax Senior in our Lakeland office. If you enjoy providing tax consulting services, meeting with clients in‑person or virtually, leading a small team of staff accountants, working on industry group engagements, and are looking to gain more expertise in a tax service specialization, then this is the perfect role for you!

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• You currently have your CPA Certification; or have passed all four sections and are awaiting certification for time worked.
• You have at least two years of recent tax services experience working specifically in public accounting.
• You enjoy being the face of the firm and can provide exemplary consulting services to our clients.
• You have prior experience leading a team and want to further advance your career by growing in your supervisory and project management skills.
• You are looking to work directly with all levels of staff including managers, senior managers, directors, and even our shareholders.
• You are tired of just being a number lost in a sea of staff at a big firm environment—or your current firm is too small and you don’t have the opportunity to grow and advance.
• You are looking to receive professional mentorship and career advice from industry group leaders who want to share their knowledge and see you grow.
• You are ready to work with a diverse group of clients on a range of projects and engagements, affording you the opportunity to grow in a variety of tax‑related expertise.
• You are looking for a firm that promotes a healthy work/life balance while allowing you to still thrive in a promising career.

This is an in‑person, office‑based position. We are looking to fill the Tax Senior role immediately.

Base pay range: $80,000.00 - $.

• Education tuition reimbursement (college tuition, certifications)
• Leadership development training
• Business development training
• Industry‑specific training
• Paid membership dues for the FICPA and AICPA
• Paid CPA license renewal for the State of Florida
• Firm‑sponsored time for community and professional activities

• A competitive annual salary and compensation package
• Flexible, full‑time hours
• Full or partial remote work opportunity based on performance
• Self‑managed PTO
• Eight paid holidays each year
• Parental leave
• Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (firm covers 100% of employee coverage)
• Dental insurance (100% employer‑paid)
• Optional vision insurance
• Life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance (100% employer‑paid)
• 401(k) retirement matching (up to 4%) and profit‑sharing plan
• Commission programs
• Employee referral bonus
• Team and social activities for employees
• A workplace culture that supports collaboration, teamwork, financial stability, and professional growth

Please submit your resume and cover letter to . Include contact information for at least three professional and/or community references. If you have any questions about this employment opportunity, reach out directly to LaQuisha Persak, Corporate Recruiter, at the same email address.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are ADA compliant and an E‑Verify employer. If you prefer to submit your resume by mail, please use the following address: PO Box 14569, Tallahassee, FL 32317.