Tax Principal

About the role

Come for the Challenge. Stay for the Experience.

At Holthouse, we believe every challenge presents an opportunity to positively impact our clients and people. Talented and ambitious individuals who seek limitless professional opportunities thrive at Holthouse. Our team is known for its technical skill and ability to help clients address complex business issues all while investing in and supporting our people to provide a rewarding employee experience.

What We Do and Who We Serve

Holthouse is a tax, audit, advisory, and business management firm and one of the largest accounting firms in the country. Ranked in the top 30 nationally and the largest based in Los Angeles, Holthouse brings the scale and depth of a national firm together with a high-touch, shareholder-led client experience.

Since 1991, we have served high-net-worth individuals and families, middle-market companies, private equity firms and their portfolio companies across complex financial, tax and business matters. Our teams combine deep technical expertise, specialized knowledge and sharp judgment with direct access, responsiveness and collaboration - giving clients the right expertise and a clear path forward when it matters most.

The firm’s national and global reach is extended by its affiliation with Moore North America, Inc. (MNA) and Moore Global Network Limited, an independent and global accountancy and business advisory network of CPA and financial services firms located throughout the United States and around the globe. Visit hcvt.com to

We Live Our Core Values

Our values guide us in our day-to-day interactions with our clients and each other-Integrity at our Core; Building Success Together; Passion for Excellence; and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. We are focused and committed to the needs of our clients and our team.

Discover How Far You Can Go.

Opportunities abound at Holthouse. Our firm has experienced steady growth since its founding in 1991 and continues to expand its client service offerings, creating new opportunities for professionals to grow their careers. We make significant investments in training and provide interesting, diverse, and intellectually stimulating work for our teams-the kind of work that helps you develop and refine your skills to advance in the profession.

HCVT is built on partnership, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. As a Tax Principal in our Tax practice, you’ll have the opportunity to lead meaningful client relationships, influence firm strategy, and shape the next generation of tax professionals. Bring your technical expertise, leadership experience, and entrepreneurial mindset - and be part of a firm that values people as much as performance.

Remote Work

This position is eligible for remote work. Remote employees are expected to meet the same performance standards, adhere to the same policies, and maintain the same level of communication, collaboration, and responsiveness as those working in the office. Remote work arrangements are subject to change based on business needs and firm policies. We will strive to provide reasonable notice of any changes to your work location or schedule whenever possible.

Your role and responsibilities

• Provide top-level review of federal and multi-state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts and related workpapers
• Perform technical research and write correspondences
• Lead and trains teams of staff, seniors and managers
• Oversee planning and scheduling of engagements
• Create engagement budgets and in charge of billings
• Ensure quality of work product
• Monitor work-flow
• Coordinate constant flow of internal and external communication
• Maintain and develop business with existing and prospective clients
• Work closely with clients to advise on income tax issues and related tax planning

To be successful, these are the skills, qualities and experience you will need

• 10+ years of recent technical tax experience
• Proficient in the taxation of partnerships, limited liability companies and other similar flow-through entities; private equity tax expertise preferred
• Licensed CPA or JD
• Capable of running mid-size to large client engagements
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills with experience managing teams and workflows
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and detail-orientation
• Proficiency in tax preparation software (e.g., GoSystem) and other financial analysis tools
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding, fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality standards

Pay and benefits

This salary range is specific to the state(s) listed and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set and education; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the range for this position is $195,000 to $280,000.

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“Holthouse” is the brand name under which HCVT CPAs LLP and Holthouse LLC and its subsidiaries provide professional services. HCVT CPAs LLP and Holthouse LLC and its subsidiaries practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. HCVT CPAs LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Holthouse LLC and its subsidiaries provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services to their clients. Holthouse LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.