Senior Tax Accountant & Business Advisor CPA or EA

Are you looking for a change? Tired of the excessive tax season hours?

Have you built a strong career in public accounting? Do you know tax inside and out? From complex returns to strategic planning conversations that actually move the needle for your clients. a place where your entrepreneurial instincts are celebrated, where you have a real voice in shaping the future of a practice, and where a clear path to ownership is on the table?

Riley and Company, a well-established and respected small accounting firm in Stroudsburg, PA, is looking for a Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager to step into a pivotal leadership role. With a long-tenured tax partner retiring, this is a rare opportunity to inherit a loyal, established client base - and grow it.

From the beginning in 1969, John J. Riley, CPA opened the firm with a deep commitment to quality, honesty, integrity and core values embedded in its foundation. Those principles have guided Riley and Company, Inc for more than five decades and have been intentionally carried forward through the shareholders. As leadership has evolved, each new generation has upheld and strengthened these values ensuring they remain the heart of Riley and Company, Inc as we continue to serve our clients, community and families.

This isn't a seat-filler role. We're looking for someone who wants to build something. You'll be the face of our tax practice - mentoring a small, talented team, deepening relationships with existing clients, and actively developing new business in the community. For the right person, ownership is the goal, not just a distant possibility.

• A clear, defined path to ownership for a proven performer
• A book of established clients across high-net-worth individuals, closely-held businesses, and professional services firms
• The autonomy to shape and grow the tax practice your way
• A hybrid work arrangement that respects your time and life outside the office
• A firm culture that is genuinely collaborative, close-knit, and free of big-firm burnout
• Competitive compensation: $140,000-$160,000 base, plus bonus and a strong benefits package. Flexible based on experience.
• CPE is covered, plus opportunities to attend industry conferences

• 55 hours per week maximum total time (not billable) during busy season - February-April 15th
• Minimum 37.5 hours per week and a 45 maximum total hours per week in off-season.
• Flexible hours- we’re in the office during core hours of 10-3 to maximize collaboration opportunities. The rest of your time is up to you.

• Oversee and review the preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, trust, partnerships, S-corps, and closely-held businesses
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients — proactively bringing planning ideas, identifying tax-saving opportunities, and anticipating regulatory changes that affect their businesses
• Manage complex tax engagements from planning through delivery, maintaining accuracy, compliance, and exceptional client experience
• Support clients during audits and IRS/state notices, serving as their primary point of contact

• Actively participate in local business organizations, professional associations, and community events to build the firm's presence and generate referral relationships
• Develop and nurture relationships with attorneys, financial advisors, and other referral sources
• Identify and pursue new client opportunities that align with the firm's areas of strength
• Play a direct role in the growth strategy of the tax practice, bringing ideas and executing on them

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of tax professionals, fostering a culture of accountability,…