Tax Manager

Tax Manager | Coral Gables, FL | Hybrid

What if the firm you're reluctant to leave isn't actually the best place for you anymore?

Last year, I helped a Tax Director make a move to this independent CPA firm in Coral Gables. And I'll be honest, it wasn't an easy decision for them.

They genuinely liked the people they worked with. They'd built friendships, enjoyed their colleagues and worried that moving somewhere new might mean giving up the culture they loved.

But the 60+ hour busy seasons, lack of flexibility and expectation to be in the office 5 days a week were starting to take their toll.

Eventually, they decided something needed to change.

A few months ago, I received a text from them that reminded me exactly why I love doing this job.

They wanted to thank me for helping them make the move. Not just because they had a better work life balance, but because they'd found a firm they enjoyed working for even more than their previous one.

They feel appreciated, they're working on interesting and complex clients, and they're actually having fun at work again.

Apparently, there's always something going on in the office, whether that's social events, people getting together outside of work or simply a team that enjoys each other's company.

And the flexibility has made a huge difference.

They're now working from home 3 days a week, can work their hours around school drop offs and pick ups, and have more time to enjoy life outside of work.

They told me how refreshing it was to feel excited about public accounting again.

They hadn't fallen out of love with their career. They'd just been working somewhere that made it harder to enjoy.

Now, that same firm is looking for a Tax Manager.

They're an independent CPA firm in Coral Gables, with a team that's large enough to offer varied, complex client work and career progression, but still small enough that people know each other and the Partners are approachable.

They've also made a conscious decision to remain independent. No Private Equity involvement, no plans to sell and no intention of changing the culture that's made people want to stay.

And the working environment?

Busy season typically sits between 45 and 55 hours, you'll have the option to work from home up to 3 days a week, flexible hours around family commitments, generous PTO, additional days off throughout the year and a Christmas and New Year shutdown.

The benefits also include twice yearly bonuses, a 401(k) match, health, dental and vision insurance, life and disability cover, referral and new business incentives, plus an annual weekend away with the team.

As Tax Manager, you'll look after a varied portfolio of business and individual clients, review complex returns, get involved in tax planning and advisory work, and support junior staff.

They're looking for someone with strong generalist tax experience in public accounting who enjoys building client relationships, developing people and taking ownership of their work.

If the only thing keeping you at your current firm is the people, it's worth remembering that there are other great teams out there too.

And you might just find one where you can enjoy the work, the people and your life outside the office.

If you don't have an updated resume ready, that's no problem.