About Collective:
Collective is on a mission to redefine the way businesses-of-one work. Collective’s technology and team of trusted advisors enables our members to achieve financial independence by taking care of everything from business incorporation to accounting, bookkeeping, tax services and access to a thriving community, all in one integrated platform. We believe in empowering self-employed people to enjoy the same tax savings that big companies get. Featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo, Bloomberg, Financial Times, Techcrunch and more.
We’re backed by General Catalyst, Sound Ventures (Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary), QED Investors, Google’s Gradient Ventures, Expa and prominent investors who have financed and built iconic companies like YouTube, Substack, Twitch, Box, Hims, Instacart, Lyft, and more.
About the role:As part of the Tax team, you’ll serve as both a trusted tax advisor and a skilled tax accountant for our valued customers. You’ll manage your own portfolio, provide high-impact guidance, and play a key role in driving both customer satisfaction and business success. You’ll also act as a vital bridge between tax leadership and junior team members, helping to share knowledge and elevate our collective expertise.
If you understand the challenges of self-employment, such as forming entities, managing books, and filing taxes, and are excited to join a small, collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.
What you'll do:
- Understand our clients’ financial background, financial goals, help them identify optimization opportunities, help them make a decision on reasonable salary, train them on quarterly checks, quarterly estimates and how Collective works.
- Minimal client facing responsibilities.
- Prepare, review and help to sign off and file member’s personal and business returns.
- Build and lead a team of emerging Tax professionals taking responsibility for their day to day tasks, success, and failure ensuring their continuous growth.
- Mentor, train and provide feedback to junior tax staff on the team.
- Effectively communicate updates or changes across the organization and partner with stakeholders.
What you'll bring:
- CPA or Enrolled Agent, with 5+ years of hands-on experience working with S corporations.
- 2+ years of relevant tax experience.
- 5+ years preparing and reviewing Forms 1120, 1120S, and 1040.
- Proven track record of signing off on tax returns.
- Experience serving 10+ self-employed or small business clients (under $1M in revenue).
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with self-employed professionals across industries.
- Tech-savvy and quick to learn and teach new tools.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional workstreams.
- Proficient in UltraTax, GoSystems (or similar tax software), QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Salesforce, and G Suite.
Why work with us:
- Collective is the first online back office platform designed for Businesses-of-One.
- Tax is a very challenging space and you will grow fast.
- We were backed by top tier VCs.
- We promote open and transparent culture within the company.
- We’re fast-paced and you learn every day.
What we offer in return:
Compensation Range: $78,000 to $87,000 annual base salary Salary ranges for each role are provided for your reference. Final offer amounts will be determined based on the position-specific skills and qualifications a candidate demonstrates during the formal interview process.
- Employer-paid Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Equity package and 401(k)
- Generous paid parental leave
- 14 company holidays + unlimited PTO
- Quarterly wellness reimbursement
- A remote-friendly environment
- Team events and virtual gatherings
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Collective, we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and our community. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Collective is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
