Corporate Tax Partner

Ranked #17 on Accounting Today’s 2026 Top 100 Firms List and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to its clients. The Firm is digitally driven, industry-aligned and focused on the middle market. Its Tax practice is further distinguished by the ASC 740 Center of Excellence, which provides leading-edge tax accounting knowledge and resources to clients across industries nationwide.

Role Overview

Cherry Bekaert has an opportunity for an experienced Tax Partner to join the growing Washington, D.C. metro Tax practice, based in Tysons, Virginia. This is a highly visible role with responsibility for C corp and consolidated C corp tax compliance, ASC 740 tax provision outsourcing and advisory services for middle-market and private equity-backed company clients. The successful candidate will serve as both a client relationship steward and an engaged practice builder, contributing to team development and firm-wide growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee C corp and consolidated C corp federal and multi-state tax compliance and consulting engagements for a portfolio of middle-market company clients.
• Direct ASC 740 tax provision engagements, including provision preparation, review and outsourcing arrangements, for SEC registrants and privately held companies with complex structures.
• Provide strategic tax consulting guidance on matters including corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, and international tax considerations.
• Build and sustain client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor on complex tax matters across the corporate lifecycle.
• Drive practice growth through active business development, leveraging an established professional network and collaborating with other firm leaders on cross-service opportunities.
• Mentor, coach and develop client services team members, serving as a role model for professional excellence and client service delivery.
• Contribute to the Firm’s ASC 740 Center of Excellence and broader tax practice initiatives, including participation in relevant industry groups and specialty practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or Master’s degree in taxation, and active CPA license required.
• Substantial corporate tax experience with a large local, regional or national public accounting firm, with a primary focus on C corp and consolidated C corp federal compliance, ASC 740 tax provision work, and multi-state and international tax consulting for large middle-market clients and U.S.-based subsidiaries of foreign multinationals.
• Industry experience in Technology, Health & Life Sciences, Private Equity, Manufacturing or other middle market corporate sectors is a plus.
• Demonstrated track record of driving revenue growth and expanding client relationships.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to advise client stakeholders and collaborate effectively across service lines.
• Strong leadership and staff development capabilities, with a commitment to coaching and mentoring client services teams.

What you can expect from us:
•    Entrepreneurial environment focused on professional development, career advancement, and performance and rewards opportunities.
•    Supportive partnership group with a “one firm” mentality and a commitment to colleagues’ success.
•    Big firm resources and bench strength; small firm flexibility and openness to new ideas.
•    Defined metrics and targets that eliminate ambiguity.
•    Flexible work arrangements with generous PTO, including a firmwide week off for the 4th of July.
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Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/ 

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. 

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.   

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. 

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at  https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.  

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