Tax Principal

EA Talent Solutions has been engaged by a Top 50 CPA firm to identify a Tax Principal to serve as the Tax Leader for the Timonium office. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for driving the growth, direction, and overall performance of the office’s tax practice.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of building and leading high-performing tax teams, managing and expanding a book of business, and serving as the final technical authority on tax engagements, including review and sign-off on returns. This individual will play a key role in shaping strategy, developing talent, and strengthening the firm’s presence in the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Timonium office tax practice, including engagement quality, workflow, and team performance
• Serve as the final reviewer and signer on tax returns and key client deliverables
• Drive practice growth through business development and expansion of existing client relationships
• Manage and develop a high-performing tax team, including coaching and performance management
• Ensure technical excellence and provide guidance on complex tax matters
• Oversee client engagements, including staffing, execution, billing, and collections
• Implement processes to improve efficiency, profitability, and client service

Qualifications

• Current Partner, Principal, Senior Manager, or Director with demonstrated readiness for a Principal-level leadership role
• Strong leadership presence with experience building, mentoring, and developing tax teams
• Proven success in business development and growing a tax practice
• Deep technical tax expertise with ability to serve as final reviewer/signatory
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• Proficiency with accounting systems and tax technology
• CPA or law degree required

Practice Leadership & Business Development

• Act as a market-facing leader, building relationships with clients, referral sources, and the broader business community
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while strengthening existing client relationships
• Develop industry specialization and position the firm as a trusted tax advisor
• Mentor team members in client development and leadership skills
• Support recruiting, training, and overall growth of the tax practice

As a recruitment and workforce management service, we are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity in all recruitment processes. We conduct our services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity laws. We do not discriminate against candidates on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. All candidate referrals are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and the requirements of the position. Clients engaging our services are reminded of their own legal responsibilities to uphold anti-discrimination laws and are expected to treat all referred candidates fairly and lawfully throughout the hiring process.