Tax & Accounting Leader at growing innovative firm

Now Hiring: Tax & Accounting Leader | CPA Preferred

📍 Hybrid | Bowling Green, OH | $70K–$110K Benefits

Are you an experienced tax professional ready to level up your career — without sacrificing your sanity?

At Best Fit CFO, we do accounting differently. We believe high-quality work and career growth shouldn’t come at the expense of your life. That’s why we prioritize:

• 🔄 Work-life harmony (yes, go to your kid’s events — we’ll cheer you on)
• ⚖️ Year-round balance (not just a “survive tax season” mentality)
• 🚀 Growth for both our clients and our team

We’re a fast-growing accounting and finance firm based in Bowling Green, Ohio. Our team is passionate about empowering small business owners with the tools and insights to succeed — and we’re looking for a like-minded accountant to join us.

📌 Position Overview:

This is a full-time leadership role ideal for a self-motivated CPA (or CPA-track pro) with:

• 3 years of experience preparing individual and business tax returns
• A strong foundation in accounting
• Interest in expanding into Fractional CFO work (you’ll assist with 3–5 accounts)

You’ll lead our tax and accounting services while contributing to our fractional CFO engagements — all while building long-term client relationships and shaping our future.

🎯 Core Responsibilities:

Tax Preparation & Review

• Prepare and review 1040, 1120-S, 1065, and fiduciary returns
• Handle IRS/state notices and conduct tax research
• Lead mid-year tax planning for select clients

Client Interaction & Advisory

• Guide S-Corp elections and general tax setup
• Support onboarding and cleanup of new bookkeeping clients

Leadership & Reporting

• Supervise 1 direct report (bookkeeper or tax assistant)
• Review monthly books; prepare custom reporting for 3–5 CFO clients

📋 Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or EA (preferred)
• 3 years of tax prep experience
• Understanding of depreciation, basis rules, technical accounting
• Proficient in QuickBooks Online & Microsoft Office
• Bonus: Familiar with TaxDome

💡 Why Best Fit CFO?

• ~75–100 returns per year (not 300 )
• Supportive, flexible, client-first culture
• Huge opportunity for growth
• Real mentorship from a team with deep corporate FP&A experience

💵 Compensation & Perks:

• Pay: $70,000 – $110,000 (depending on experience)
• Schedule: M–F, year-round; hybrid flexibility
• Benefits:
• PTO Summer Hours
• SIMPLE IRA with match
• License reimbursement
• Continuing Ed credits
• Advancement opportunities

📍 Location: Hybrid remote in Bowling Green, OH

🕓 Schedule: Monday–Friday (some remote; some in-office)

📣 Ready to join a firm that’s building something better?

We’re reviewing applications now!