Tax Principal

Tax Principal

Strategic Tax Leadership | Multi-Industry Advisory | Practice Growth | Principal-Level Opportunity

Compensation: ,000 Base + Performance Bonus + Long-Term Leadership Opportunity

Location: Tampa, Florida
Schedule
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Flexible Hybrid

Our client, a nationally recognized consulting, tax, accounting, audit, and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Tax Principal to join its growing Tampa office.

This is not simply another senior tax leadership role.

This is an opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to business owners, investors, healthcare organizations, financial institutions, real estate companies, manufacturers, and professional service firms while helping drive the growth and strategic direction of a nationally respected tax practice.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical tax expertise with strong client relationship skills, leadership capabilities, business development experience, and a passion for helping clients solve complex business and tax challenges.

If you're looking for a highly visible role with meaningful influence, significant earning potential, and long-term leadership growth opportunities, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

• ,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Principal-level leadership position
• National platform with entrepreneurial culture
• Significant client advisory responsibilities
• Exposure to sophisticated and complex tax engagements
• Strong business development opportunities
• Direct influence on practice growth and strategic initiatives
• Collaborative leadership environment
• Clear path toward expanded leadership responsibilities

Exceptional candidates with a book of business, niche industry expertise, significant practice-growth success, or advanced leadership experience may be considered above the posted compensation range.

As a Tax Principal, you'll serve as both a strategic business advisor and firm leader while helping guide the continued expansion of the tax practice.

You'll work directly with executives, entrepreneurs, investors, ownership groups, healthcare systems, nonprofit organizations, and closely held businesses while leading sophisticated tax planning, consulting, and compliance engagements.

This role offers significant exposure to:

• Tax Advisory & Consulting
• Federal & Multi-State Tax Planning
• Pass-Through Entity Taxation
• Business Strategy & Growth Planning
• Healthcare Industry Taxation
• Real Estate Tax Planning
• Team Leadership & Development
• Practice Growth & Business Development

• Lead complex tax planning, consulting, and compliance engagements
• Develop proactive tax strategies designed to support client growth and profitability
• Advise clients on entity structuring, ownership transitions, and strategic business transactions
• Provide guidance on sophisticated federal, state, and local tax matters
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, business owners, and organizational leadership teams

• Build and maintain long-term strategic client relationships
• Deliver exceptional client service and practical business insight
• Identify opportunities to expand existing relationships and services
• Collaborate with executives, boards, and management teams on critical initiatives
• Help clients navigate changing business, regulatory, and tax environments

• Lead and develop tax professionals and subject matter experts
• Mentor future managers, directors, and firm leaders
• Provide coaching, technical guidance, and career development support
• Support recruiting, retention, and employee development initiatives
• Foster a culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and excellence

• Participate in networking, industry events, and speaking engagements
• Develop relationships with referral sources and prospective clients
• Assist with proposals, presentations, and growth initiatives
• Help expand the firm's presence within the Florida market
• Support strategic business planning and market development efforts

This role provides exposure to a broad range of industries, including:

• Healthcare
• Financial Institutions
• Real Estate
• Manufacturing
• Professional Services
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Closely Held Businesses
• High-Net-Worth Individuals & Ownership Groups

Professionals with expertise in one or more of these industries will have opportunities to further develop and expand those specializations.

• CPA, EA, or equivalent professional…