Principal - Tax

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Salary: $250,567–$322,491–$394,415 annually

Company

hirify.global provides consulting, technology, compliance, tax, and other professional services to public and private sector clients.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients and build long-term relationships.
• Assess client needs and translate them into actionable strategies and solutions.
• Manage client expectations, resolve escalations, and deliver consistent client value.
• Lead executive-level presentations and strategic discussions.
• Develop account strategies to increase revenue and client impact.
• Oversee engagement profitability, resource utilization, budgets, and overall portfolio health.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in professional services, consulting, or a related field.
• CPA certification required for accounting Principals; other relevant certifications are preferred.
• Proven experience leading client engagements and business development, including work with private equity-backed portfolio companies.
• Strong understanding of professional services delivery models, client lifecycles, engagement budgets, financial data, and performance management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, coaching, strategic thinking, and team management skills.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree.
• Relevant industry certifications beyond the required CPA certification.
• Experience with industry trends, regulatory environments, and competitive landscapes.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
• Flexible Time Off available from the first day of employment, plus paid holidays.
• Health, dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and HSA benefits.
• Paid parental bonding leave and 401(k) with employer contributions.
• CPA bonus with four paid exam days and four paid study days, plus tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness programs, referral bonuses, pet insurance, and paid community volunteering time.