Tax Principal

Job description

***Come for the Challenge. Stay for the Experience.*** At HCVT, we believe every challenge presents an opportunity to positively impact our clients and people. Talented and ambitious individuals who seek limitless professional opportunities thrive at HCVT. Our team is known for its technical skill and ability to help clients address complex business issues all while investing in and supporting our people to provide a rewarding employee experience. ***What We Do and Who We Serve*** We offer Tax, Audit, Advisory, and Business Management services to our clients, which include private and public companies, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices. We also specialize in serving clients across the following industries: Private Equity, Real Estate & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Manufacturing & Distribution, Professional Services Firms, Technology, Healthcare, Nonprofit Organizations, and Affordable Housing. ***We Live Our Core Values*** Our values guide us in our day-to-day interactions with our clients and each other—Integrity at our Core; Building Success Together; Passion for Excellence; and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. We are focused and committed to the needs of our clients and our team. ***Discover How Far You Can Go.*** Opportunities abound at HCVT. Our firm has experienced steady growth since its founding in 1991 and continues to expand its client service offerings, creating new opportunities for professionals to grow their careers. We make significant investments in training and provide interesting, diverse, and intellectually stimulating work for our teams—the kind of work that helps you develop and refine your skills to advance in the profession. **Hybrid Work** HCVT currently offers a hybrid work model that allows eligible employees to work both remotely and in the office, based on business needs and team coordination. When working remotely, employees are expected to meet the same performance standards, adhere to the same policies, and maintain the same level of communication, collaboration, and responsiveness as working in the office. Please note that this arrangement is not guaranteed and subject to change at any time. We will strive to provide reasonable notice of any changes to your work location or schedule whenever possible. HCVT is built on partnership, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. As a Tax Principal in our Tax practice, you’ll have the opportunity to lead meaningful client relationships, influence firm strategy, and shape the next generation of tax professionals. Bring your technical expertise, leadership experience, and entrepreneurial mindset — and be part of a firm that values people as much as performance. ### Your role and responsibilities - Provide top-level review of federal and multi-state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts and related workpapers - Perform technical research and write correspondences - Lead and trains teams of staff, seniors and managers - Oversee planning and scheduling of engagements - Create engagement budgets and in charge of billings - Ensure quality of work product - Monitor work-flow - Coordinate constant flow of internal and external communication - Maintain and develop business with existing and prospective clients - Work closely with clients to advise on income tax issues and related tax planning ### To be successful, these are the skills, qualities and experience you will need - 10+ years of recent technical tax experience - Proficient in the taxation of partnerships, limited liability companies and other similar flow-through entities; private equity tax expertise preferred - Licensed CPA or JD - Capable of running mid-size to large client engagements - Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills with experience managing teams and workflows - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and detail-orientation - Proficiency in tax preparation software (e.g., GoSystem) and other financial analysis tools - Ability to work effectively in a demanding, fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality standards