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# Senior Tax Manager | Future Partner Opportunity at Current

- **Company:** [Current](https://feeny.ai/companies/current)
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC
- **Compensation:** $120k–$175k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-06-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/current-advisors/cb311437-5cb3-4776-8135-db2acaf4a90f/application

**Skills:** QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, Tax return preparation, Tax planning, Compliance, Financial statement disclosures, Book to tax differences, M-1/M-2/M-3 calculations, Income tax planning, Estate and gift planning, International tax, Tax controversy, Construction industry knowledge, Real estate industry knowledge, Professional services industry knowledge

> The Senior Tax Manager provides tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to privately held small- and mid-sized businesses. Responsibilities include reviewing tax returns, supervising staff, managing client relationships, and supporting external audits while mentoring team members.

## Job description

## About the Company

At Current, everything starts with people. We believe that when you invest in talent through opportunity, development, and support, you unlock growth for individuals, firms, and clients alike. That’s why we’ve built a platform designed to give our people access to more: more learning, more collaboration, and more ways to grow their careers than any single firm could offer on its own.

Founded in 2023, Current has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing accounting platforms in the country, partnering with more than 40 leading accounting firms across the United States. Today, our community includes over 2,000 professionals, 30+ offices nationwide, and a growing global workforce that supports clients around the world. Backed by Thrive Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Springdale Industries, Current is investing heavily in technology, artificial intelligence, and workforce innovation to help modernize the profession. Our leadership team has a proven track record of building and scaling successful businesses, with prior ventures generating more than $3 billion in combined enterprise value.

We’re building something bigger than a traditional accounting firm: a platform where talented people can grow faster, learn more, and do more meaningful work. Whether you join Current, one of our partner firms, or our global team, you’ll be part of a community shaping the future of the profession.

Our member firm is hiring for their office based in Charlotte, NC!

Join a growing Charlotte-based CPA firm where client relationships, collaboration, and career growth come first. We're looking for service-oriented, personable professionals who are passionate about supporting privately held small- and mid-sized businesses. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, and formal training, you'll have the opportunity to build your technical skills, work directly with clients, and grow your career with clear paths for advancement and specialization.

## Responsibilities

- Maintain an active relationship with client management and decision-makers to ensure all client service needs are being met with all available offerings.
- Interact directly with clients to provide innovative business and tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise.
- Review the preparation of S-Corporations, Partnerships, C-Corporations, and ultra-high net worth individuals’ U.S. federal and multi-state income tax returns.
- Supervise and mentor a team of staff and interns within our mentorship program.
- Review fixed asset registers, prepaid and accrual schedules, month-end close process, and business personal property tax returns.
- Review and assist with tax calculations and reconciliations for book to tax differences, special projects in support of corporate goals, implement process improvements and other objectives as directed by the Executive Team.
- Prepare or review reconciliations and analyses for accounts as assigned and support external audits.
- Assist in the preparation of the Company's US (federal) quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations and related financial statement disclosures, including computation of book to tax differences, M-1/M-2/M-3.
- Contribute to client processes and technology improvements aimed at streamlining compliance and reporting.
- Generate invoices for client services for partner review.
- Actively develop new business relationships with potential clients and company personnel to grow the clientele base and work to foster on-going efforts to obtain additional opportunities for the firm.

## Requirements

- Active CPA license
- Minimum of 9 tax seasons working with privately held companies in public accounting
- Minimum of 4 tax seasons as a manager in public accounting performing technical review of work
- Experience with various versions of QuickBooks Desktop and Online.

## Preferred

- Experience with business clients $5-$50+ million in revenue
- Industry knowledge for construction/contractors, real estate, and/or professional services
- Motivated to be an advisor to a variety of clients with varying skill levels
- Expertise in areas including income tax planning, estate and gift planning, international tax, and tax controversy
- Seeking opportunities to guide and foster team members towards their technical and career goals

We are excited to invite talented individuals to join our dynamic team! This position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000.00-$175,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. Apply today to be part of a company that values its people and their contributions!

## Compensation & Benefits

The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits.

Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

We provide a robust benefits package, including:

- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
- Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance
- Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
- Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

## Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

## About Current

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A platform that equips independent accounting and advisory firms with enterprise-level resources, technology, and scale to compete and grow.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by Thrive Holdings)
- **Headquarters**: Not publicly available
- **Founded**: 2023 (as Current; predecessor Crete Professionals Alliance existed earlier)
- **Founders**: Jake Sloane and Frank Zhang

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Accounting, tax, and business advisory services
- **Target customers**: Independent accounting and advisory firms (B2B); indirectly serves business owners, operators, and investors through partner firms
- **Mission**: “To accelerate potential” — giving talented people the right environment, tools, and opportunities to create more impact

## Products & Services
- **Current Platform**: A national partnership offering centralized corporate resources (HR, finance, legal, IT), AI-enabled tools and automation, global talent support (teams in India and the Philippines), dedicated growth operations, recruiting assistance, and M&A integration support. Member firms retain their local brand and leadership.
- **Advisory Services (via partner firms)**: Forward-looking financial and business advisory — growth strategy, financial optimization, R&D tax credits, and other strategic guidance for private equity-backed companies, family businesses, and high-growth entrepreneurs.
- **Global Delivery**: Established teams in India and the Philippines providing scalable talent and 24/7 support to member firms.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: $500M in revenue (as stated on company website)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Backed by Thrive Holdings; network of 45+ partner firms across 25 U.S. states and 4 countries
- **Growth Signals**: Named Accounting Today’s fastest-growing accounting firm; 2,000+ employees; rapid expansion through tuck-in acquisitions and partnerships (e.g., BFJ, Maxwell Advisors, Think Advisors); presence in India and the Philippines

## Competitive Advantages
- **Platform model**: Combines local autonomy of independent firms with the scale, technology, and resources of a national enterprise — a rare hybrid in the accounting industry.
- **AI and automation**: Centralized investment in AI-enabled tools and automation that individual firms could not afford on their own.
- **Talent and delivery**: Global support teams and cross-firm career opportunities create a deeper talent pool than any single firm.
- **M&A infrastructure**: Dedicated growth operations and integration support allow member firms to pursue acquisitions more effectively.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding the network of partner firms through both organic growth and strategic tuck-in acquisitions.
- Invest further in AI, automation, and global delivery to increase efficiency and client value.
- Build the next generation of accounting talent through university partnerships (e.g., University of Houston) and leadership development programs.
- Strengthen the platform’s advisory capabilities to move firms from “reporting the past” to “shaping what’s next.”

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values of reliability, resourcefulness, and respect; emphasis on ownership, accountability, and transparency.
- **Work environment**: Hybrid and flexible work options; 2,000+ employees across 4 countries.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, retirement and financial wellness plans, learning & development budgets, clear career pathing, and leadership development programs.
- **Career growth**: Cross-firm opportunities — access to roles across the entire network, not just one office; mentorship and community; exposure to AI, global delivery, and modern tools.
- **Recognition**: Fastest-growing firm in the profession, offering a dynamic, high-impact environment for ambitious professionals.

## Sources
1. [current.co - About Us](https://www.current.co/about-us)
2. [current.co - Careers](https://www.current.co/careers)
3. [current.co - Our Team](https://www.current.co/our-team)
4. [current.co - Advisory Services](https://www.current.co/services/advisory)
5. [current.co - BFJ Joins Current](https://www.current.co/news/bfj-joins-current-reuniting-with-former-partner)

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