Corporate Tax Partner – Tysons

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.

About the role

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.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages based on performance.
• Annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off, including a firmwide week off for the 4th of July.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid Care Leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.

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. The Firm offers an entrepreneurial environment focused on professional development, career advancement, and performance and rewards opportunities. It supports a partnership group with a “one firm” mentality and a commitment to colleagues’ success, providing big firm resources and bench strength with small firm flexibility and openness to new ideas.