CFOHead of Tax
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
Chief Financial Officer / Head of Tax (CPA Required)
New York NY (On-Site)
150000 Bonus Potential Equity
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly capable experienced CPA to lead the tax function across multiple entities while serving as a trusted financial partner to the owner.
This is a unique role combining Head of Tax and Personal CFO responsibilities. You will oversee tax operations across growing bookkeeping platforms while also managing financial visibility reporting and strategic insight across a portfolio of businesses.
This is not a 95 role it requires ownership accountability and someone who takes full responsibility for outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the full tax function across multiple entities
- Review finalize and file all business and individual tax returns
- Oversee and manage a team of accountants
- Serve as the signing CPA on tax filings
- Act as a personal CFO to the owner across multiple businesses
- Review financial statements (P&L balance sheets) prepared by bookkeeping teams
- Deliver clear monthly financial reporting and insights
- Track overall financial performance across entities (profitability cash flow net worth trends)
- Communicate directly with high-level clients on complex tax matters
- Ensure accuracy compliance and quality control across all tax work
- Identify financial risks inefficiencies and opportunities
Requirements
- CPA license (required)
- 810 years of tax experience
- Deep experience with both business and individual tax returns
- Strong knowledge of real estate tax
- Experience reviewing high volumes of returns and managing quality control
- Prior experience managing or overseeing a team
- Comfortable working across multiple entities and complex financial structures
Compensation & Growth
- Base salary around $150000
- Performance-based bonuses tied to tax department growth
- Structured salary increases over time
- Potential equity participation in future CPA firm acquisitions
Required Experience:
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About Company
Mai Placement is an executive recruitment firm specializing in placing high-level candidates across diverse industries by leveraging industry-specific expertise and an intuitive, research-backed matching process geared toward long-term success.