Tax Partner – San Francisco Bay Area
Top 25 National CPA Firm | Technology & High-Growth Clients
We’re working with a top 25 national CPA firm seeking to add a Tax Partner to one of its San Francisco Bay Area offices. This role is focused on leading and expanding the firm’s tax practice serving technology companies and other high-potential businesses in the region.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in corporate tax with experience advising privately held and/or pre-IPO companies. A demonstrated ability to build client relationships and lead teams is essential.
Highlights of the Role:
• Join a well-established firm with a strong presence in the tech sector and a national platform
• Lead client engagements across a range of tax matters, including compliance, planning, and consulting for privately held and venture-backed companies
• Act as a strategic advisor to founders, CFOs, and boards on tax structuring, entity selection, transactions, and exit strategies
• Oversee and review complex tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and LLCs
• Collaborate with colleagues across tax, assurance, and advisory to deliver a holistic client experience
• Mentor and develop a high-performing tax team; contribute to a strong culture of learning and collaboration
• Play an active role in business development, both through nurturing existing relationships and selectively building new ones
• Participate in firm leadership and help shape the long-term growth strategy of the Bay Area office
• Opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities from day one, with a clear path for equity
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility and autonomy
Qualifications:
• CPA required; MST or JD/LLM preferred
• Significant experience (typically 12+ years) in public accounting with a focus on corporate or pass-through entity taxation
• Prior partner experience or a strong track record as a Tax Principal or Director
• Deep understanding of the Bay Area tech ecosystem is a plus
We’re happy to share more in a confidential conversation.