Tax Senior

Tax Senior, Fairfield CT (Hybrid)

$90,000 to $130,000 base, plus generous bonus potential

(Also open to Tax Associates)

Send resume to michael@sherwoodsp.com

Tired of 70-hour busy seasons and a Partner track that never quite arrives?

We're a well-established Fairfield, CT public accounting firm looking for a Tax Senior who actually wants to build a career, not just survive another tax season. This is a rare opportunity to join a firm where leadership invests in people for the long haul, where reasonable hours are the standard (not a recruiting pitch), and where the path to Partner is real.

What Makes This Different

Busy season hours that won't break you. Peak season hours are capped at 50 per week. Yes, you read that right. If you want to work more to accelerate your growth, that door is open. But it's never expected.

Summer Fridays. Office closes at 1 PM.

A genuine Partner track. We are actively developing our future Partners from within. Most of our team has been with us for years because we deliver on what we promise: mentorship, growth, and a seat at the table.

The Partners work harder than the staff. That's not a joke, it's our operating philosophy. Leadership carries the weight so our team can do excellent work without sacrificing their lives outside the office.

The Work

You'll split your time roughly 60/40 between tax and audit/assurance work (compilations and employee benefit plans). Our clients are interesting and varied: S-corps, LLCs, nonprofits, and closely held businesses across many industries. No SEC work, no government engagements, just substantive work for real businesses that value the relationship.

What You Bring

Three to seven years of public accounting experience, strong tenure in your prior roles, and exposure to both tax and audit. If you have to pick one strength, we lean toward tax. CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

The Logistics

Hybrid schedule with two days per week in our Fairfield office. New hires spend their first six months fully in-office to build relationships, learn our approach, and get fully integrated with the team.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range of $90,000 to $130,000 based on experience, plus a generous bonus structure (typically around 10%). The firm covers 100% of benefit premiums. 401(k) with match. Summer Fridays. And a culture that actually means it when we talk about work/life balance.

If you're ready to stop trading your life for a title and start building a career at a firm that values you, we'd love to talk.