Careers

Help build the firm clients wish they had.

James is growing the firm around technical excellence, personal accountability, clear communication, and modern tools. These are the people James expects to add as the practice grows.

James Johnston working in a compact professional office.
Build with James

A small firm with intent

Build carefully. Work closely. Make the work matter.

The practice is currently solo. James’s next chapter is about adding people who value technical quality, direct client relationships, and the opportunity to help shape how a firm operates.

Every role below is a future opportunity until it is formally posted as open. Strong candidates are still welcome to introduce themselves now.

Future opportunities

Three staff paths. Two manager paths.

Titles and responsibilities will be finalized when each role is funded and opened.

01Staff

Future opportunity

Tax Staff Accountant

Support individual, business, estate, and trust returns; build clean workpapers; research tax questions; and communicate clearly about missing information.

Profile

Accounting or tax education, close attention to detail, and interest in pursuing or maintaining a CPA or EA credential. Relevant experience preferred.

James is looking forI want someone who is curious enough to ask why—not just careful enough to check the box.

02Staff

Future opportunity

Client Accounting Specialist

Help small businesses maintain dependable records through reconciliations, monthly close support, transaction review, and useful financial reporting.

Profile

Hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience, comfort with cloud systems, sound judgment, and service-minded communication.

James is looking forI want someone who sees clean books as a service to the owner, not merely a completed task.

03Staff

Future opportunity

Financial Reporting Staff Accountant

Support financial statement review and compilation engagements, including workpaper preparation, documentation, and statement drafting.

Profile

Accounting degree, relevant public-accounting experience preferred, and progress toward a CPA credential.

James is looking forI want someone who respects the details because real people rely on the finished statements.

04Manager

Future opportunity

Tax Manager

Lead complex individual, business, estate, and trust engagements; review work; guide planning conversations; and help develop future staff.

Profile

Active CPA or EA credential, strong technical judgment, client leadership ability, and substantial relevant experience.

James is looking forI want a manager who can hold a technical position, explain it plainly, and still listen when the facts change.

05Manager

Future opportunity

Accounting & Advisory Manager

Lead client accounting, financial reporting, review, compilation, and advisory work while shaping quality standards and scalable firm processes.

Profile

Active CPA credential, engagement leadership experience, strong financial reporting knowledge, and the ability to turn numbers into clear decisions.

James is looking forI want a builder—someone who can serve today’s client and help design tomorrow’s firm.

James Johnston explaining a concept in a small conference room.
Learn with James

James wants to hear from builders

Send James a résumé and a short, direct note.

Tell James which role interests you, what you do especially well, and what kind of firm you want to help build.

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