Head of Advisory - Tax and Accounting

A great client at UHY is seeking a Head of Advisory - Tax and Accounting . The ideal candidate will have a CPA with tax experience, multi-location professional services leadership experience, and a proven track record of driving revenue growth and profitability.

The Head of Advisory - Tax and Accounting role is a remote position with occasional travel. This is a client direct hire position.

Head of Advisory - Tax and Accounting Responsibilities

• Lead the growth and overall performance of the tax and accounting practice, including revenue, profitability, client retention, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop and execute business strategies that support expansion and long-term organizational goals.
• Oversee the integration of acquired practices, aligning teams, processes, service standards, and organizational culture.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, standardize service delivery, and build scalable operating processes.
• Establish performance metrics and accountability measures to improve productivity, service quality, and business results.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a strong management team across tax, accounting, bookkeeping, and operations.
• Build a culture focused on accountability, collaboration, client service, and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen relationships with clients, business partners, and leaders across related service lines to support retention and business development.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships, increase referrals, and grow services across the organization.
• Provide executive oversight of tax planning, compliance, technical quality, and risk management while empowering technical teams to manage day-to-day delivery.
• Partner with other business leaders to improve service delivery, implement technology, and support continued growth.
• Guide teams through organizational change, acquisitions, and business expansion.

Head of Advisory - Tax and Accounting Requirements

• Active CPA credential required, with prior tax experience.
• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in tax, accounting, wealth management, or a related professional services environment.
• Experience leading a regional, national, or multi-location practice with responsibility for revenue, profitability, and overall business performance.
• Demonstrated success building and expanding a practice through organic growth, acquisitions, or both.
• Experience leading operational improvements, integrating acquired businesses, and developing scalable processes.
• Strong executive presence and the ability to build trust and influence senior leaders, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to develop leaders, improve team performance, and manage organizational change.
• Commercial mindset with experience driving client retention, business development, and account growth.
• High standards of integrity, professional ethics, regulatory compliance, and client service.
• Advanced degree in Taxation, Law, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience serving physicians, dentists, medical groups, or high-net-worth clients preferred.
• Experience in a private equity-backed, rapidly growing, or acquisition-focused organization preferred.
• Familiarity with complex business structures and technology-enabled service delivery preferred.

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