Tax Principal

Job Description

Job Description

Tax Principal (Hybrid role based in the Baltimore County, MD area)

$200k-300k

Overview

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced tax professional stepping into a shareholder-level role within a growing public accounting firm. The Tax Principal will serve as a trusted advisor to closely held businesses and their owners, while providing leadership across client service, practice growth, and team development.

The role exists due to continued firm growth and the need for additional ownership-level leadership to support clients, mentor future leaders, and help shape the long-term direction of the tax practice.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary relationship owner for complex tax clients, including closely held businesses and their owners
• Provide technical oversight, review, and sign-off on tax engagements
• Lead client advisory conversations and identify opportunities to expand services
• Drive practice development through referrals, networking, and relationship building
• Oversee staffing, workflow, and utilization within assigned teams
• Mentor and develop managers, seniors, and future leaders
• Participate in firm leadership, strategic planning, and committee work
• Maintain accountability for client billing, collections, and overall engagement economics

Qualifications

• CPA or JD required
• Public accounting background with significant tax experience
• Current Partner, Principal, Senior Manager, or Director (or operating at that level)
• Demonstrated client relationship ownership and advisory experience
• Proven ability to participate in or lead practice development efforts
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills

What This Role Offers

• Principal-level role with a clear path to long-term ownership and influence
• Opportunity to shape and grow a tax practice within an established firm
• Balance of autonomy and support at the executive level
• Exposure to a diverse client base and cross-functional advisory services
• Hybrid work environment aligned with senior-level expectations

Locations / Work Model

• Hybrid role based in the Baltimore County, MD area
• Local client and office presence required

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