CPA, Tax Manager

About the Role

This is a remote, full-time leadership role with partnership track, requiring occasional travel to Flagstaff, AZ. Cambium Tax Planners is seeking an experienced CPA to lead and grow our tax practice alongside our wealth management and law firms. We aim to expand and integrate our tax services thoughtfully, offering meaningful influence over the practice's direction, direct client interaction, and long-term leadership or ownership opportunities.

The ideal candidate enjoys both the technical and advisory aspects of tax work, thrives on solving complex problems, and is passionate about helping business owners, families, and high-net-worth clients make smarter long-term decisions.

Responsibilities

• Client Work & Tax Planning
  • Prepare and review complex individual, trust, partnership, and business tax returns
  • Provide proactive tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and business owners
  • Work directly with clients on multi-year planning opportunities
  • Research tax issues and develop practical solutions
  • Coordinate with wealth advisors and attorneys on integrated planning strategies
• Practice Leadership
  • Help lead and shape the future direction of the tax practice
  • Improve workflows, systems, and client experience over time
  • Guide tax-season processes, review standards, and quality control
  • Assist with technology improvements and operational scalability
• Team Development
  • Mentor and support the staff accountant and bookkeeping team
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive culture
  • Participate in future hiring and team development as the practice grows
• Growth & Strategy
  • Help expand the firm’s capacity responsibly
  • Contribute ideas around pricing, service models, and ideal client fit
  • Build deeper relationships with existing clients and referral partners

Requirements

• Active CPA license (Arizona license or ability to obtain)
• 7+ years of tax preparation, review, and advisory experience
• Strong experience with complex individual, trust, and business returns
• Comfortable leading client relationships independently
• Experience working with business owners and high-net-worth clients
• Strong technical tax knowledge and attention to detail
• Supervisory or mentoring experience preferred
• Collaborative personality and strong communication skills
• Interest in improving systems, processes, and the overall client experience

About Cambium

Cambium is an integrated wealth management, tax, and law firm serving individuals, families, and business owners throughout northern Arizona and beyond. Our firms work closely together to provide coordinated planning across investments, taxes, estate planning, and business strategy. We focus on collaboration, sustainability, and deep client relationships rather than siloed services and constant production pressure. We prioritize quality of life, strong team culture, and building something durable over time.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Vision insurance

Pay

$125,000 - $150,000