Job # 5395
Mai Placement
CFO – Tax Strategy & Advisory
Brooklyn, NY
$200,000–$250,000 DOE
Position Overview
A growing, forward-thinking CPA firm is seeking a CFO – Tax Strategy & Advisory to serve as a trusted financial advisor to business owners while overseeing high-level tax strategy and client relationships.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced CFO, Controller, senior tax professional, or financial leader who brings a strong combination of tax expertise, business acumen, and exceptional communication skills.
Unlike traditional accounting roles focused heavily on tax preparation, this position emphasizes strategic advisory, client relationships, financial decision-making, and leadership, supported by an established team of accountants and administrative professionals.
The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with business owners, understands both the tax and operational sides of a business, and can translate complex financial matters into practical, actionable advice.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary financial and tax advisor for a portfolio of business clients.
Advise business owners on financial strategy, tax planning, business decisions, and growth opportunities.
Develop strong, long-term client relationships, serving as their main point of contact.
Oversee tax planning, review complex tax matters, and provide high-level technical guidance.
Delegate tax preparation and execution to junior accountants and support staff.
Review financial statements and provide strategic recommendations to clients.
Collaborate with firm leadership to strengthen internal processes, leverage technology, and expand advisory services.
Support the firm’s growing specialization in manufacturing businesses.
Qualifications
Significant experience in tax accounting, financial leadership, or CFO-level responsibilities.
Strong tax expertise, including the ability to advise on complex business tax matters.
Background combining tax accounting with broader business and financial strategy.
Experience as a CFO, senior tax manager, Controller, tax director, or similar leadership position.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and confidently advise business owners.
Strong understanding of financial statements, business operations, and strategic planning.
Ability to oversee and delegate work to accounting teams.
Proactive, forward-thinking mindset with an interest in modernizing accounting processes and advisory services.
Why This Opportunity?
Advisory-Focused Role: Spend more time working directly with business owners and providing meaningful financial guidance rather than preparing returns.
Established Support Structure: Dedicated accounting and administrative teams handle much of the preparation and execution.
Work-Life Balance: A structured, efficient environment with minimal overtime.
Leadership & Growth: Opportunity to take ownership of client relationships, lead teams, and play a key role in the firm’s continued growth.
Modern Approach: Join a firm investing in technology, automation, and a more strategic approach to accounting.
Flexibility: Remote Fridays
To Apply:
Please send your resume to ahuva@maiplacement.com