Certified Public Accountant

RFG Advisory•Flagstaff, AZ

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Cambium Tax Planners is seeking an experienced CPA to help build and lead a modern professional services firm at the intersection of tax, wealth management, and law. This role offers meaningful autonomy, influence over firm operations, and a clear path to ownership. The position is designed for a CPA who wants to shape the direction of a practice, not simply manage a book. You will work alongside wealth advisors and attorneys on complex, integrated client situations while helping lead the tax practice through its next phase of growth. You will have the freedom to influence team structure, workflows, technology, pricing, and service design, with platform support to drive sustainable growth.

Requirements

Active CPA license (Arizona license or ability to obtain)
7+ years of experience in tax preparation, review, and advisory
Demonstrated experience serving high-net-worth individuals and business owners
Comfortable preparing and reviewing complex individual, trust, and business returns independently
Ready to take ownership of client relationships and technical work from day one
Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations
Supervisory experience and a developmental mindset toward staff

Nice To Haves

Experience improving workflows or implementing technology

Responsibilities

Help lead the tax practice as it grows and evolves
Collaborate with firm leadership on long-term strategy and service model development
Guide the transition from legacy systems to modern workflows and technology
Help define hiring priorities and team structure over time
Provide proactive, multi-year tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and business owners
Prepare and review individual, trust, and business tax returns, including complex engagements
Identify integrated strategies in collaboration with wealth advisors and estate attorneys
Research complex tax issues and develop practical solutions
Represent clients before tax authorities when necessary
Mentor and supervise the staff accountant and bookkeeping team
Foster a collaborative, supportive team culture
Help expand firm capacity responsibly
Contribute to defining the ideal client profile and pricing approach
Identify opportunities to deepen relationships with existing clients
Improve workflow efficiency and client communication
Help implement technology that supports scalability and consistency

Benefits

Base salary: $120,000 – $155,000 DOE
Performance bonus tied to firm and practice metrics
Equity participation opportunity in the forthcoming holding company structure, with a defined pathway to expanded ownership
Relocation stipend available for qualified candidates moving to the Flagstaff area
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Matching retirement contributions
Short-term disability and group life insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Annual CPE budget, AICPA and Arizona Society of CPAs dues, and one major conference per year fully covered
Discounted wealth, tax, and estate planning services for staff