Tax Senior Associate

Cimavera Talent is seeking a Tax Senior Associate to join our client's Business Tax Services Team

Locations include: Cleveland, OH / Akron, OH / Youngstown, OH / Pittsburgh, PA / Chicago, IL / Detroit, MI / Buffalo, NY

Our client is a well-established and fast-growing public accounting and advisory firm with a strong presence across the Midwest and Northeast. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a skilled Tax Senior Associate to join their Business Tax Services team, working directly with closely held businesses and private equity portfolio companies. This is an excellent opportunity to build meaningful client relationships, sharpen your technical expertise, and grow your career within a collaborative, learning-focused firm that combines the resources of a larger practice with genuine, merit-based advancement.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, review, and file federal, state, and local tax returns for closely held businesses and private equity portfolio companies (C corporations, S corporations, and partnerships)
• Research complex and evolving tax issues and provide clear guidance on how they affect client operations and investments
• Identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency and support process improvements across client engagements
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, communicating technical tax matters in clear, actionable terms
• Build strong client and internal relationships that support long-term engagements
• Mentor and support staff-level team members, contributing to a collaborative, learning-focused team culture

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• CPA license or progress toward CPA strongly preferred
• Experience preparing federal, state, and local tax returns for closely held businesses and/or private equity portfolio companies
• Strong understanding of C corporation, S corporation, and partnership tax structures
• Proficiency with Excel and tax software, with comfort adopting new technology tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with individual (1040) tax compliance
• Exposure to multi-state tax planning and compliance
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior staff

BENEFITS

• Genuine, merit-based path for career growth toward manager and beyond
• Hybrid work model across multiple firm locations
• Estimated base salary range of $70,000-$120,000, based on experience, qualifications, and location
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with employer match
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including support for CPA licensure

Apply today to learn more!