Tax Partner

abip CPAs & Advisors is seeking an experienced Tax Partner to join our growing San Antonio office. This leadership role is ideal for a relationship-driven tax professional with strong technical expertise, proven leadership capabilities, and a passion for delivering exceptional client service to privately held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong public accounting background, progressive advancement within a tax practice, and the ability to contribute strategically to the continued growth of the Firm through client relationships, business development, and team leadership.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business and individual clients on complex tax matters
• Manage and expand client relationships through proactive communication and strategic guidance
• Review and oversee complex tax returns including corporate, partnership, S-corporation, and individual returns
• Provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services across a variety of industries
• Lead, mentor, and develop tax professionals across multiple levels
• Participate in Firm leadership initiatives, operational planning, and practice development
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities, including networking and referral generation
• Ensure engagement quality, profitability, and adherence to professional standards
• Stay current on federal, state, and local tax regulations and communicate implications to clients and internal teams

• 12–20 years of progressive tax and public accounting experience
• Current or recent experience as a:
  • Tax Partner
  • Tax Director
  • Tax Principal
  • Senior Tax Manager ready for Partner-level advancement
• Experience with in a mid-sized public accounting firm environment (regional firms, Top 100 firms, or similar)
• Demonstrated leadership within a tax practice, including staff development and client management
• Strong experience managing complex client relationships and serving as a primary advisor
• Proven business development and networking abilities

• Strong technical tax expertise across multiple entity structures, including:
  • Corporate
  • Partnership
  • Individual
  • Pass-through entities
• Experience with tax planning and consulting for privately held businesses and high-net-worth individuals
• Multi-state tax experience preferred
• Industry specialization experience is a plus, including:
  • Real estate
  • Manufacturing
  • Healthcare
  • Professional services
  • Construction

• Active CPA license required
• Extensive public accounting background required
• Partner/Director-level experience or readiness for Partner promotion
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills

• Master’s in taxation or LLM in Taxation
• Additional credentials such as JD or CFP
• Existing book of business or demonstrated business development success
• Existing Texas market relationships or familiarity with the Texas business landscape

• Builds long-term trusted client relationships
• Serves as a mentor and leader within the tax practice
• Contributes to Firm growth through business development and retention
• Brings a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to leadership
• Supports and strengthens abip’s culture and core values