Chief Financial Officer / Head of Tax (CPA Required)

Chief Financial Officer / Head of Tax (CPA Required)
New York, NY (On-Site)
150,000 + 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 9–5 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)
• 8–10+ 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 $150,000
• Performance-based bonuses tied to tax department growth
• Structured salary increases over time
• Potential equity participation in future CPA firm acquisitions

Email resumes to: ahuva@maiplacement.com