Ready for Florida? Operations Leader - Tax Firm - $65-75K + Relo (Gainesville, FL)
Escape to the Sunshine State - Lead Operations for Growing Florida Firm
Tired of: Brutal winters? High state taxes? Limited career growth? Expensive housing?
Ready for: Year-round sunshine, 0% state income tax, affordable living, and a role where you'll build something meaningful?
We're a profitable tax resolution firm in Gainesville, Florida seeking an Operations Leader who's ready for both a career change AND a lifestyle upgrade.
Why Consider Relocating to Gainesville?
✓ No State Income Tax - Instant 5-10% raise
✓ University Town - Culture, restaurants, arts (think Ann Arbor with palm trees)
✓ Affordable - Buy a nice home for what you pay in rent up north
✓ Year-Round Outdoor Living - Golf, springs, beaches within 2 hours
✓ Growing Tech/Business Hub - Not just a college town anymore
The Role:
You'll Own:
✓ Quality control for all tax resolution, bookkeeping, and tax prep services
✓ Managing our India-based bookkeeping team (10+ professionals)
✓ Building scalable processes for rapid growth
✓ Ensuring A+ client deliverables every time
✓ Developing our Gainesville operations center
What Makes This Different:
✓ Report directly to CEO (not layers of bureaucracy)
✓ Build the department YOUR way
✓ Real budget and decision-making authority
✓ Clear path to VP Operations as we scale
Requirements:
✓ CPA, EA, or equivalent experience
✓ 7+ years in tax/accounting (bonus: tax resolution experience)
✓ Experience managing remote teams
✓ QuickBooks expertise
✓ Systems-builder mindset
✓ Ready for a fresh start in Florida
Our Relocation Package:
✓ Remote Start - Work from your current city for 3-6 months
✓ Paid House-Hunting Trip - Fly down to explore Gainesville
✓ Moving Assistance - $3-5K based on distance
✓ Flexible Timeline - Relocate when it works for you
✓ Settling-In Support - We'll help you integrate into the community
The Numbers:
✓ Base: $65,000-$75,000 (goes further in FL than $90K+ up north)
✓ Bonus: 20-30% based on performance
✓ Benefits: Health insurance, flexible PTO
✓ Growth: Profit sharing or equity participation potential
About Gainesville:
Home to the University of Florida, Gainesville offers big-city amenities with small-town charm. Great schools, amazing healthcare (UF Health), vibrant downtown, and nature everywhere. Two hours to Orlando, Jacksonville, or Tampa when you need a city fix.
To Apply, reply to this email with:
Your resume and current location
Why you're open to relocating
Your experience managing remote teams
When you could realistically move
One process improvement you're proud of
Video interviews start immediately.
This is your chance to advance your career AND upgrade your lifestyle. Sometimes the best opportunities require a bold move.
No recruiters. Principals only.
We're specifically seeking professionals ready for a geographic change.