Employment Type: Full-time, in-office role.
About the Role:
Purvis Gray is seeking a Tax Partner to lead our Orlando tax practice and serve as the senior technical and people leader for a team of approximately 50 professionals. This role is suited for an experienced tax leader who combines deep technical expertise on complex client matters with strong people leadership — someone who can set direction for the team, ensure quality and consistency in technical work, and develop the next generation of tax professionals.
Since 1946, Purvis Gray has been committed to excellence, integrity, and local relationships across our six Florida offices.
Responsibilities:
- Provide overall leadership and direction for a tax team of approximately 50 staff, including workflow management, capacity planning, and performance development
- Lead complex tax engagements from planning to delivery, including partner-level technical review and signoff
- Serve as the firm's technical resource for sophisticated and high-net-worth client matters across compliance and consulting
- Supervise, mentor, and develop staff at all levels in a team-oriented environment
- Perform advanced technical tax research and develop strategic recommendations for complex client situations
- Identify and implement tax planning opportunities for clients
- Manage and grow key client relationships, ensuring exceptional service delivery
- Oversee engagement economics including budgeting, billing, and collections
- Contribute to the firm's long-term growth strategy, with business development becoming an increasingly important part of the role over time
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master's in Tax is a plus)
- Active CPA license
- Minimum 12+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting, including demonstrated leadership of large teams
- Advanced technical knowledge of flow-through/pass-through taxation and complex client structures
- Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills
- Experience or aptitude for business development is a plus, but not the primary focus of this role
Why Purvis Gray
- A true team environment
- CPE and leadership development support
- Competitive benefits and a clear path for advancement
Compensation Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and book of business. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
Purvis Gray is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
