abip CPAs & Advisors is seeking an experienced Tax Partner to join our growing San Antonio office. This leadership role is ideal for a relationship-driven tax professional with strong technical expertise, proven leadership capabilities, and a passion for delivering exceptional client service to privately held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong public accounting background, progressive advancement within a tax practice, and the ability to contribute strategically to the continued growth of the Firm through client relationships, business development, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business and individual clients on complex tax matters
- Manage and expand client relationships through proactive communication and strategic guidance
- Review and oversee complex tax returns including corporate, partnership, S-corporation, and individual returns
- Provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services across a variety of industries
- Lead, mentor, and develop tax professionals across multiple levels
- Participate in Firm leadership initiatives, operational planning, and practice development
- Identify and pursue business development opportunities, including networking and referral generation
- Ensure engagement quality, profitability, and adherence to professional standards
- Stay current on federal, state, and local tax regulations and communicate implications to clients and internal teams
Experience Requirements
- 12–20 years of progressive tax and public accounting experience
- Current or recent experience as a:
- Tax Partner
- Tax Director
- Tax Principal
- Senior Tax Manager ready for Partner-level advancement
- Experience within a mid-sized public accounting firm environment (regional firms, Top 100 firms, or similar)
- Demonstrated leadership within a tax practice, including staff development and client management
- Strong experience managing complex client relationships and serving as a primary advisor
- Proven business development and networking abilities
Technical Qualifications
- Strong technical tax expertise across multiple entity structures, including:
- Corporate
- Partnership
- Individual
- Pass-through entities
- Experience with tax planning and consulting for privately held businesses and high-net-worth individuals
- Multi-state tax experience preferred
- Industry specialization experience is a plus, including:
- Real estate
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Professional services
- Construction
Required Qualifications
- Active CPA license required
- Extensive public accounting background required
- Partner/Director-level experience or readiness for Partner promotion
- Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s in taxation or LLM in Taxation
- Additional credentials such as JD or CFP
- Existing book of business or demonstrated business development success
- Existing Texas market relationships or familiarity with the Texas business landscape
What Success Looks Like
- Builds long-term trusted client relationships
- Serves as a mentor and leader within the tax practice
- Contributes to Firm growth through business development and retention
- Brings a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to leadership
- Supports and strengthens abip’s culture and core values
To apply for this job email your details to selliott@abipcpa.com
