Business Advisor | CPA | Client Lead

Why This Is a Great Opportunity Step into a high-impact advisory role where you lead client relationships instead of sitting behind the scenes Join a 100% employee-owned CPA firm where you can help drive growth and directly share in the value created Serve as a trusted advisor to business clients and influence real decisions in real time Enjoy meaningful autonomy, visible client leadership, and the ability to make a genuine impact Be part of a forward-looking firm with the infrastructure, support, and vision to elevate advisory work

Location:

Hamilton, Ohio. This opportunity is best suited for a local candidate and offers a strong in-office presence with flexibility as appropriate.

Note:

To be considered, you must be a CPA with a strong tax and accounting foundation, excellent client-facing communication skills, and the ability to lead business conversations confidently in real time. We are seeking candidates with permanent U.S. work authorization. About Us We are a growth-minded, employee-owned public accounting and advisory firm that helps privately held businesses gain clarity, make better decisions, and build long-term value. Our team combines strong technical expertise with a proactive, relationship-driven advisory approach. Confidential Employer. Job Description Serve as the primary advisor and relationship lead for a portfolio of business clients Lead recurring client meetings, financial reviews, and strategic business planning discussions Answer tax and accounting questions in real time with confidence and sound judgment Connect tax implications to broader business and operational decisions Identify risks, issues, and opportunities across tax, compliance, and advisory work Coordinate with internal delivery teams to ensure execution, follow-through, and client confidence Build strong, trusted client relationships and serve as a clear point of accountability Know when to involve specialists while still maintaining leadership of the client relationship Help drive firm growth through strong advisory work, client retention, and relationship expansion Qualifications Active CPA required Strong tax and accounting foundation required Strong public accounting background preferred Must be comfortable leading client conversations and serving as the face of the relationship Strong professional judgment and ability to think clearly in real time Must genuinely enjoy client interaction and relationship-building Advisory experience with privately held businesses strongly preferred Leadership, business development, or partner-track experience is a plus Why You Will Love Working Here This is a rare opportunity to move beyond a traditional compliance role and take real ownership of client relationships. You will have the chance to lead meaningful conversations, deliver advisory value, and grow within a collaborative employee-owned firm that values trust, accountability, and impact. JPC-947

Pay:

$120,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): This hybrid role is at the Hamilton, OH office. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N In what city/state do you currently reside? What base salary range would you need to make a move? Please keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.

Experience:

client-facing public accounting: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CPA license (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Hamilton, OH 45026