POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a visionary and execution-oriented VP of Tax Services to build and lead our new tax practice from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to architect a high-impact service line within a fast-growing company, serving a motivated client base that is actively scaling their businesses. You will be responsible for defining our tax service offerings, building the team, establishing client relationships, and delivering measurable outcomes for our clients.

ABOUT CARDONE VENTURES

Cardone Ventures partners with business owners to help them achieve their personal, professional, and financial goals by scaling their companies. We are launching a new Tax Services division to deliver world-class tax strategy, compliance, and advisory services directly to our client base, including entrepreneurs and small-to-mid-market business owners who are building generational wealth and need expert guidance to keep more of what they earn.

SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES

• Within the first year, the Tax Services practice is operational with a defined service model, a growing client roster, and a team in place delivering consistent, high-quality compliance and advisory work.
• Clients are actively reducing tax liability and making more informed financial decisions because of the strategic guidance coming out of this practice, resulting in strong retention and referral growth.
• The team operates with a culture of accountability and excellence, tax professionals are growing in their careers, and the practice is positioned for continued expansion into new service lines and client segments.

OBJECTIVES

• Practice Leadership & Strategy: Design, launch, and scale Cardone Ventures' Tax Services practice, establishing our service model, pricing, delivery processes, and quality standards.
• Client Services & Advisory: Lead tax strategy and planning engagements for small business and mid-market clients, identifying opportunities to reduce tax liability and optimize entity structure.
• Team Building & Management: Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team of tax professionals, including CPAs, tax managers, and client service staff.
• Operations & Compliance: Implement systems, workflows, and technology to deliver tax services efficiently and at scale.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to set vision, build from scratch, and drive a practice toward measurable outcomes without needing a roadmap handed to you.
• Deep, current knowledge of business and individual tax law, entity structuring, pass-through taxation, and transactional advisory.
• Skilled at building trusted, long-term advisory relationships with business owners and translating complex tax concepts into clear, actionable guidance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required CPA license, required; advanced degree in Taxation (MST or JD/LLM) strongly preferred. 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting or tax advisory, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.

10X TOTAL REWARDS

Full-time employees receive: Medical, dental, and vision (employee + dependents), 401(k) with up to 3% company match, parental leave: 8 weeks fully paid (primary caregiver) / 4 weeks fully paid (secondary) + 1 month remote for both, vacation and sick time that increases with tenure, gym membership, 100% paid, meal prep service discounts, pet insurance through SPOT, employee assistance program through Guardian, professional development reimbursements for outside courses and certifications, 10X Mentorship Program, $250K+ in internal education resources across Sales, Operations, Finance, People, and Marketing, uncapped commission eligibility for all team members.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. No travel required. Ability to speak on the phone with clients. Must be on-site at our Scottsdale, AZ office; this is not a remote role.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, Cardone Ventures recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business.