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We don’t just work with numbers-we work with people, building lasting relationships and delivering strategic solutions in accounting, assurance, tax, advisory, and private client services.\nAt Sorren, we believe that success is a shared journey. Our culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, ensuring that every team member has the support and opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a high-performing yet balanced work environment where career development and personal well-being go hand in hand.\nWe’re committed to helping you grow, whether that means advancing your career, expanding your expertise, or achieving a fulfilling work-life balance. Because at Sorren, your success is our success.\nYour Journey\nOur team members support the firm by delivering timely, accurate work and maintaining clear communication. They take ownership of their development, seek feedback, and build strong relationships. By managing responsibilities effectively and aligning their efforts with firm values, they establish a foundation for long-term success and growth. All team members are expected to excel in Relationships, Communication, Quality Service, Operational Excellence, and Innovation & Growth, contributing to the firm’s success through collaboration, exceptional service, and continuous growth.\nPosition Summary:\nResponsible for managing and reviewing complex tax engagements for high-net-worth individuals and multi-entity businesses, while leading strategic planning, ensuring technical accuracy, and maintaining compliance with evolving tax regulations. This position involves advising clients on tax minimization strategies, mentoring team members, enhancing internal processes, and fostering strong cross-functional collaboration to deliver exceptional client service and support firm growth.\nYour Impact (Essential Duties):\nProvide strategic leadership and oversight for the firm’s most complex tax engagements, including high-net-worth individuals, multi-entity businesses, and cross-jurisdictional structures\nServe as a key advisor to clients on tax planning strategies, transaction structuring, succession planning, and long-term tax minimization approaches\nOversee the review of highly complex tax returns, ensuring technical accuracy, alignment with client goals, and compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations\nGuide the development and execution of engagement strategies, coordinating with internal specialists and external advisors as needed to deliver comprehensive client service\nLead technical research on complex tax issues and evolving legislation, distilling insights into practical guidance for clients and internal teams\nAct as a resource to the firm by providing technical leadership on emerging tax matters, including regulatory changes and industry-specific developments\nDrive continuous improvement in tax processes, documentation standards, and quality control to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability\nCoach and mentor managers and senior associates through goal-setting, feedback, and performance reviews, with a focus on leadership development and succession planning\nCultivate deep, trusted client relationships, becoming a strategic partner in their financial decision-making and advocating for their long-term success\nCollaborate across service lines-such as assurance, advisory, and client accounting-to provide integrated, value-added solutions\nContribute to firm growth by participating in business development efforts, including client pitches, proposal development, and pricing strategies\nRepresent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking forums to enhance visibility and build connections\nPromote a culture of continuous learning by leading internal trainings, supporting certification efforts, and modeling technical excellence\nOversee resource allocation and engagement planning to ensure optimal team productivity, profitability, and client satisfaction across the tax function\nPerform other duties and displays flexibility to take on a variety of responsibilities assigned by firm leadership \nMeet annual billable hour and other targets to fulfill individual performance and overall firm productivity\nYour Background:\n8+ years of experience in tax preparation\nCPA license or eligible\nBachelor’s degree in accounting or related field\nDeep expertise in federal, state, and local tax laws, with a proven ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them to diverse client scenarios\nDemonstrated success in delivering strategic tax planning, including entity structuring, succession planning, and transaction advisory\nAdvanced proficiency in tax compliance software and research tools; able to leverage technology to improve workflow and client insights\nProven ability to lead, coach, and develop multi-level teams across engagements while promoting technical growth and performance excellence\nExceptional communication skills with the ability to convey complex tax concepts clearly to clients, peers, and stakeholders\nStrong business acumen and ability to align tax strategy with client objectives and firm growth initiatives\nOutstanding organizational and project management skills to lead concurrent engagements and meet critical deadlines\nHigh attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture and provide forward-looking tax guidance\nAnalytical and solution-oriented mindset with the capacity to resolve nuanced tax issues and contribute to firm-wide thought leadership\nFull-time commitment and flexibility to work beyond regular hours to meet team deadlines\nThe compensation range for this role is $150,000 to $190,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Discretionary incentive compensation is based on firm, group, and individual performance.\nWhy Choose Us?\nAt Sorren, we’re invested in your growth-both personally and professionally. We’ll support you as you advance in your career while also giving you the flexibility to enjoy life outside of work. We believe balance fuels success, and we’ve designed our culture and benefits to reflect that.\nWhat We Offer*:\nGenerous paid time off\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance\n401(k) retirement savings plan\nPaid holidays, including a firmwide winter break (December 24 - January 1)\nPaid parental leave (available after one year of service)\nMentorship and career development programs\nCPA exam support to help you succeed on the path to licensure\nFirm-sponsored events and spontaneous team activities\nCelebrations to mark milestones like the end of busy season and the holidays\n*Benefits are available to full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week.\n© 2025 “Sorren” is the brand name under which Sorren CPAs, P.C. and Sorren, Inc. and its subsidiary entities provide professional services. Sorren CPAs P.C. and Sorren, Inc. and its subsidiary entities practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Sorren CPAs P.C. is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Sorren, Inc. and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business consulting services to their clients. 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