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Crete Professionals Alliance, LLC

Head of Tax

Crete Professionals Alliance, LLC, Beverly Hills, California, United States, 90211

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Job Title: Head of Tax / Tax Director

Location:

Remote with periodic onsite needs Reports To:

CEO / Managing Partner

Employment Type:

Full Time

One of our CPA network firms is hiring!

About the Firm Our CPA network firms is an independent, full‑service accounting and advisory firm specializing in accounting and consulting services for businesses and individuals. Their main office is located in Beverly Hills, CA, and they have experts on the team located throughout the country. Join a rapidly growing organization with a strategic vision and dynamic plan.

They are an established tax practice serving closely held businesses, partnerships, real estate groups, family‑owned corporations, and high‑net‑worth individuals. The firm produces approximately 600 annual returns, primarily entity filings (1120S, 1120, 1065) with related individual filings.

They are entering a transition period as their founding practitioner retires after 40 years. They are seeking an experienced, technically strong Head of Tax who can uphold quality, build client confidence, elevate the team, and lead their tax function into its next growth phase.

They are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. Apply today to be part of a company that values its people and their contributions!

About the Role They are seeking a highly experienced and technically strong

Tax Director / Head of Tax

to join their growing team. This senior‑level role requires a

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

with a minimum of 12 years of tax experience, preferably gained within public accounting (Big 4 or mid‑tier firms). Ideal candidates will also bring industry experience within the healthcare, cannabis, real estate, manufacturing, technology, e‑commerce, blockchain, entertainment, retail, distribution, and construction sectors.

This fully remote position is designed for a seasoned tax professional capable of preparing and reviewing a high volume of tax returns, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment with client needs.

Position Overview The Head of Tax is responsible for:

Technical oversight

Review

Tax planning and structuring

Client advisory relationships

Staff development

This role replaces the tax judgment, review function, and client confidence historically held by the owner. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a hands‑on leader who can ensure accurate, timely, proactive tax compliance and planning delivered at scale.

This is not a grinder role — it is a review and guidance role. You will ensure clients are positioned advantageously and that the team produces audit‑defensible, high‑quality work.

Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Review

Own tax technical excellence across the practice

Perform final review on complex entity and individual returns

Ensure filings are technically correct, optimized, and defendable

Identify and correct structural issues (e.g., basis, salary, allocations, elections, entity selection)

Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of federal and state tax law changes

Client Advisory & Relationship Leadership

Serve as primary tax advisor for business clients

Provide proactive planning and tax minimization strategies

Deliver annual planning meetings and structural evaluations

Build trust with clients transitioning from founder ownership

Team Management & Development

Lead, mentor, and provide technical training to preparers

Work closely with staff accountants and senior preparers

Implement review protocols, workpapers, and QA checkpoints

Answer staff questions and guide resolution of technical issues

Workflow, Process, and Practice Management

Work with leadership to design efficient tax workflows

Set review standards and turnaround expectations

Monitor workloads and ensure timely delivery

Help drive automation, documentation, and standardization

Qualifications Must Have

CPA required

12+ years progressive tax experience

Strong mastery of small business taxation, especially:

S‑corps

Partnerships

Corporations

Multi‑entity structures

Prior experience reviewing high‑volume return environments

Demonstrated track record of leadership, judgment, and accuracy

Nice to Have

Experience in an independent CPA firm or boutique tax practice

Expertise in entity restructuring, basis tracking, and M‑1s

Comfort transitioning client relationships from a founder

Success Criteria / KPIs

High client retention and confidence during transition

Smooth compliance season with consistent turnaround times

Reduced rework and review errors

Staff competency improvement over 6–12 months

Identification of advisory or planning opportunities

Compensation $175,000 – $250,000 total compensation package (Depending on market, experience, and performance)

Typical structure:

Base salary: $140,000 – $200,000

Performance incentives tied to:

Accuracy metrics

Realization percentages

Client retention

Planning value delivered

Culture Fit We are looking for someone who is:

Calm under deadlines

Highly technical but pragmatic

Strong communicator

Quality‑driven

Able to train others without ego

Trusted adviser personality

Ownership mindset

Crete Professionals Alliance (“Crete PA”) is not a licensed CPA firm. Its subsidiary entities, which are not licensed CPA firms, provide tax, advisory, and other non‑attest services to clients. Crete PA Network Firms practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Crete PA does not provide services to clients.

Crete Professionals Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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