Job description
NovaTax Partners is seeking a motivated Senior Tax Consultant to join our New York City team. This role focuses on delivering high-impact tax advisory and compliance services for a mixed portfolio of individuals and mid-market businesses. You will partner with partners and clients to navigate complex tax issues, implement strategies, and drive value through rigorous analysis and proactive planning.
We offer a collaborative, growth-focused environment with flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, and a path to leadership within a premier tax advisory practice.
Responsibility
- Lead and manage tax advisory engagements for individuals, corporations, and partnerships, with emphasis on optimization and risk mitigation.
- Prepare and review US federal and state tax returns, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
- Perform tax research on complex issues, document conclusions, and present actions to clients and internal teams.
- Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities while aligning with client business goals.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (audit, accounting, and legal) to deliver integrated tax solutions.
- Guide and mentor junior staff, review work products, and foster professional development.
- Manage client relationships, communicate findings clearly, and contribute to practice growth through business development activities.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or Enrolled Agent designation preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of tax consulting experience, preferably in a professional services or advisory environment.
- Strong knowledge of US federal, state, and local tax codes and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated experience with tax planning, research tools, and tax software (e.g., Prosystem fx/Thomson Reuters, CCH).
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to present complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills; ability to manage multiple engagements concurrently.
- Client-focused mindset; ability to build trust and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
- New York-based or willing to relocate; available for in-person collaboration at NYC office, with remote options as needed.