Certified Public Accountant or Enrolled Agent Padgett Business Services Indianapolis Fishers, IN Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $130,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Teamwork CPA Public accounting Small business experience Attention to detail Accounting firm experience Management consulting Full Job Description Senior Tax & Business Advisor (CPA or Enrolled Agent) Look Beyond the

Billable Hour:

Empower Entrepreneurs, Own Your Strategy, and Build Real Partnerships.

Location:

Indianapolis, IN (Northside / Fishers Area)

Work Structure:

Primarily on-site for deep team integration, evolving into a flexible hybrid schedule as you establish your portfolio. Most public accounting roles trap you in a relentless cycle of transactional data entry, disconnected client files, and burnout culture. At Padgett Business Advisors, we do things differently. We don't just file tax returns; we act as the outsourced strategic allies, fractional CFOs, and financial architects for thriving small-to-medium business owners (typically $500K to $10M in revenue). These entrepreneurs face real scaling bottlenecks, and your technical expertise will directly influence their survival, growth, and long-term wealth. If you are a credentialed professional who loves numbers but thrives on human connection, autonomy, and seeing the tangible impact of your advice, you belong on our growing Indianapolis team.

What You Will Drive:

Your Impact & Responsibilities As a Senior Advisor, you will own client portfolios, shifting seamlessly between high-level advisory and technical execution.

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Strategic Business Advisory:

Act as a core consultant to small business owners, advising them on operational scaling, cash flow optimization, risk management, and financial growth bottlenecks.

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Proactive Tax Planning:

Move beyond reactive compliance. Design and implement forward-looking, high-utility tax strategies that protect client assets and maximize profitability throughout the fiscal year.

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Technical Excellence & Review:

Oversee, prepare, and review complex business (Form 1065, 1120S, 1120) and individual income tax returns with exceptional attention to detail.

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Relationship Architecture:

Nurture long-term, trust-based relationships with a dedicated roster of local entrepreneurs, becoming the very first person they call when making major business decisions.

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Team Collaboration:

Partner alongside our close-knit internal bookkeeping, advisory, and accounting teams to deliver seamless, comprehensive financial solutions.

Who You Are:

Experience & Credentials We are looking for a sharp, communicative financial professional who brings a strong technical foundation and a growth mindset.

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The Credentials:

You hold an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation.

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The Foundation:

You have 5 to 7 years of recent public accounting or CPA firm experience, specifically focused on private small-to-medium businesses.

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The Technical Toolkit:

Robust experience in complex entity tax preparation, structuring, and forward-looking tax mitigation strategies.

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The Soft Skills:

Exceptional communication skills. You can translate complex tax law and financial metrics into clear, actionable advice for a non-technical business owner.

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The Execution:

The ability to prioritize multiple client needs concurrently without sacrificing precision or data integrity. Why Professionals Choose Padgett Indianapolis

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Impact Over Transactions:

You get to see the direct results of your advice on local businesses and families, making your daily work deeply rewarding.

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True Collaborative Culture:

We maintain a supportive, open-door environment. We reject the "siloed" desk mentality; we learn from each other and build solutions together.

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Evolving Flexibility:

While we value the high-bandwidth collaboration of being together in our modern office to start, we reward trust with autonomy, offering structured hybrid work arrangements as you find your rhythm in the role.

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Career Evolution:

We are actively expanding. Joining our team now places you on a distinct path toward leadership and deeper strategic consulting opportunities. Ready to Change How You Practice Accounting? If you are ready to trade administrative repetition for a meaningful career in business advisory, we want to meet you.

Apply Today:

Please submit your resume or CV along with a brief note detailing why you enjoy partnering with small business owners.

Pay:

$75,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Fishers, IN 46256