At Accruity, we’re a people-focused accounting services firm that helps business owners get back to what they do best by handling the financial heavy-lifting with clarity, consistency, and care. We support nearly 100 clients across the country with scalable, high-quality accounting solutions, and we’re just getting started!

We’re growing intentionally, investing in the right systems, structure, and culture to support great work and sustainable careers.

At Accruity, we believe the best teams are built on clear values, and ours spell out ACE. We hold ourselves accountable by owning what we say and do. We show care by investing in relationships that last. And we pursue excellence by always raising the standard. If that resonates with you, you’ll feel right at home here.

Here's the Gist

Job Overview

Accruity is looking for a laser-focused, detail-oriented tax compliance professional to lead the preparation and filing division at Accruity. You’ll develop and apply clean processes and airtight compliance to preparing, reviewing, and filing business and personal tax returns for our clients. 

You’ll manage the execution side of tax– reviewing work, managing deadlines, implementing technology and ensuring every return we file is accurate, timely, and fully compliant. 

You won’t be focused on tax strategy. That seat is already filled. This is about excellence in the operational engine of our tax practice.  

Employment Type

Permanent | Full Time, Salaried, Exempt, Hybrid

Compensation

$125k - $175k

Reports to

Chief Operating Officer

Department

Tax Service

What you'll do

• Oversee all aspects of federal, state, and local tax filings for business and individual clients, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness and efficiency. 
• Build a systemized calendar and workflow to ensure return preparation is organized, client communications are tight, and nothing falls through the cracks. 
• Hire, train, and manage a team of tax preparers and reviewers focused on compliance and return filing excellence. 
• Integrate modern tools, software, and automation solutions to streamline return prep, client intake, and documentation collection. 
• Work closely with our Tax Planning team and Fulfillment team to ensure seamless communication and execution across client services 
• Personally review high-impact or complex filings and be the final sign-off before submission. 
• Maintain current knowledge of tax law changes and software updates to ensure ongoing adherence and process improvements. 

Problems we need help with

This role exists because there’s real work to do. We’re not just looking to fill a seat — we need someone who can help us tackle challenges like: 

• Balancing increasing client volume with sustainable team capacity 
• Supporting a growing team with better documentation and workflow standardization 
• Strengthening client communication touchpoints throughout each engagement 
• Bringing more structure and accountability to internal handoffs 
• Thrive on leaving something better than you found it 

What we're looking for

• CPA or EA required: You’ll be reviewing and signing off on returns and managing a compliance team 
• Work Experience: 5+ years in tax compliance, experience in business and individual return filing 
• Leadership Experience: Prior leadership role in a CPA firm or tax-focused practice 
• Industry Experience: Deep experience with real estate and service-based business tax compliance 
• Drive: We’re looking for a self-starter to create controls and efficiencies in workflows, SOPs, and tech stacks 
• Mindset: Confident, humble, and motivated to build something exceptional with a collaborative team.

Where you'll work

This leadership role is based in Pittsburgh with an expectation of being on-site 2–3 days per week. While our business operates Monday through Friday, 9 to 5, we value flexibility. If you are meeting deadlines, collaborating effectively, and supporting clients and coworkers during business hours, you will have the autonomy to manage your schedule.

Other things to know

Benefits Offered

• • Medical: we offer an ICHRA plan through Bavvy, we contribute $300/month to employee premiums
  • Dental: we offer dental through Guardian, and we pay 100% of employee premiums (if they have dependents, they pay dependents premiums via payroll deduction)
  • Vision: we offer vision insurance through Guardian, and pay 100% of employee premiums (if they have dependents, they pay dependent premiums via payroll deduction)
  • Simple IRA: We offer employees a SIMPLE IRA through Vanguard, and we match dollar for dollar on up to 3% of employee contributions.

Devices & Hardware

Full-time employees are provided with an Accruity-issued laptop for use during their employment. 1099 contractors are expected to supply and use their own device.