Tax Principal

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Tax Principal

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Novogradac & Company LLP .

Position Summary

The Tax Principal will serve as a subject matter expert across partnership, corporate, and individual taxation. This role will provide technical leadership and act as a high‑level reviewer of tax returns and related filings, supporting the partner group in delivering exceptional client service. The Tax Principal must have deep technical expertise, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to navigate complex tax matters with sound judgement and precision.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Serve as the firm’s subject matter expert on complex tax matters, including partnership, corporate, and individual taxation.

Perform high‑level technical review of tax returns, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with current tax laws and regulations.

Provide guidance and technical support to partners, managers, and staff on sophisticated tax issues.

Identify and resolve complex tax compliance and planning issues for high‑value clients.

Monitor legislative and regulatory development and implement best practices in tax compliance, review processes, and technical training.

Collaborate with partners to enhance efficiency, mitigate risk, and strengthen client service delivery.

Support the firm’s business development efforts by contributing technical expertise in client meetings, proposals, and thought leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Extensive expertise in partnership taxation, including allocations, distributions, basis calculations, and special transactions.

Strong technical knowledge of corporate and individual taxation.

Proven experience as a high‑level reviewer of complex tax returns across entity types.

Proven experience with tax issues related to real estate, financial services, or tax credit industries.

Ability to take a proactive, consultative approach and translate complex tax matters into practical business solutions.

Excellent research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with partners and mentor junior professionals.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.

Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving tax laws and compliance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and CPA license with a minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in public accounting or an equivalent professional services environment. A JD may be considered in lieu of a CPA license.

Experience with any of the following is helpful but not mandatory : Affordable Housing, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Opportunity Zones (OZ), Renewable Energy Tax Credits (RETC), Historical Tax Credits (HTC), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), Real Estate, Developers, Partnerships, Housing Authority (HA), Public Housing Authority, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), Community Development Entity Certification Applications (CDE), Property Compliance, Nonprofit, Single Audit, Uniform Guidance, A‑133, Forecasting, Cost Segregation, Year 15 Exit, Tax‑exempt bond and HOME programs.

Why work with us?

Novogradac is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to grow. We offer a supportive, balanced work environment that encourages professional growth and work‑life integration.

We Are Proud To Offer

Increased number of paid holidays per year

Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions

Flexible working hours and work arrangements

Remote and hybrid opportunities

Inclusive workplace, providing strong professional growth and development opportunities

The Benefits Of Joining Our Team

Strong growth opportunities

Competitive benefits package

401(k) package with firm profit‑sharing

Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan

Strong emphasis on quality work‑life integration

Dress for your day policy

Resources of a national firm

Opportunities to engage with our active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), affinity groups, and advance your career within a supportive, inclusive environment

Compensation : $180,000 to $250,000 depending on experience. More possible if experience dictates.

Don’t Meet Every Single Qualification?

We are dedicated to building a workplace supported by unique perspectives and experiences. If you are excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

Ready to learn more?

To be considered for this position, interested candidates MUST apply via our company website.

Commitment to Inclusion

Novogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the application process. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as we believe that unique perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve excellence.

Novogradac & Company LLP offers a progressive work environment, competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life / disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k).

Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.

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