Accountant

Job Description DescriptionTitle: Tax-Focused CPA – Client-Facing / Practice ManagerLocation: St. Petersburg, FLDepartment: FinanceCompany: https://rise-collective.com/ Rise Collective is launching an accounting and advisory firm specializing in bookkeeping, tax compliance, and strategic financial planning for small to mid-sized businesses and high-net-worth individuals. We pride ourselves on providing proactive, personalized service to our clients while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment for our team.The Rise Collective is a collection of diverse brands that elevate hospitality, design, and real estate, combined with the operational powerhouse of property management, legal services construction & lending. We also own and operate the 54th largest professional vacation rental management company in North AmericaWe are seeking a highly skilled, client-focused CPA to lead and manage our bookkeeping and tax practice. This role requires a strong technical foundation in tax compliance, an ability to oversee day-to-day bookkeeping operations, and exceptional client relationship management skills. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage a team, and enjoys engaging directly with clients to provide value-added advice and guidance.$100k-$110k/yrBonuses based on profitability and/or business growthThis tax advisory and accounting firm will become a major pillar of The Rise Collective ecosystem. It will:Save our clients millionsOffer tax intelligence that differentiates us in hospitality and real estateUnlock new revenue streamsStrengthen our brand credibilityProvide wealth-building tools for thousands of investorsWe currently have an existing client base of over 4500+ customers that have been asking us to launch these services and offeringsThe CPA we hire will help shape the future of this division and directly impact the financial results of our clients and companies.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee and manage all bookkeeping and tax operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.Serve as the primary client contact for tax planning, compliance, and advisory services.Prepare, review, and sign tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and LLCs.Lead and mentor junior staff, including bookkeepers and tax preparers.Develop and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.Collaborate with clients to provide proactive tax planning and strategic financial insights.Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and communicate implications to clients and team members.Support business development initiatives by identifying opportunities to expand client services.Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseCPA license required.7+ years of experience in public accounting or a client-facing tax advisory role.Strong technical knowledge of federal and state tax compliance, bookkeeping, and accounting principles.Experience managing staff and/or overseeing workflow in a tax or bookkeeping practice.Exceptional client communication and relationship management skills.Proficiency with accounting and tax software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, TaxAct, Drake, Lacerte, or similar).Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to help grow a practice.Ability to explain complex tax concepts in simple terms to clients.Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.BenefitsPerformance based bonuses based on profitability and/or business growthChance to get in on the ground floor as a right-hand to the CEO/CFO with the fastest growing private RE company in the country and fastest growing property management company 54th largest professional vacation rental management company in North AmericaHuge growth potential as we launch this business to our existing client base of 4500+ clients that have already been asking us for these services & offerings