Tax Senior
Location: Louisville, KY (Hybrid)
Salary: $80,000 – $105,000
Imagine leaving at five… even in March
Not once. Not as a one off. Most days.
That’s not a gimmick. It’s what happens when a team is set up properly.
Why this role feels different
Most senior roles say they’re about development.
In reality, you inherit problems, fix messy work, and carry the pressure.
This one is different for a simple reason.
The team is growing because clients want more advisory support, not because someone burned out and left.
What that means for you
• Your days feel calmer
You have time to do things properly. Less firefighting. More control.
• Advisory is part of your week
Not something you hear about. Something you actually do.
• You’re trusted from day one
No unnecessary check ins. No micromanagement. Just space to get on with your work.
• Good ideas go somewhere
You suggest a better way of doing things, it gets picked up. No layers, no delays.
The difference you’ll notice
If you’re used to turning reviews into last minute rescue missions…
You’ll feel the shift in your first week.
Where this could take you
Growth here is real and it’s needed.
Either way, the next few years look stable, progressive, and sustainable.
What the culture is actually like
Calm. Supportive. Human.
A simple example. During peak season, partners block out parts of the diary so meetings don’t take over the day.
It keeps the work cleaner. And people sane.
Who tends to do well here
If you take pride in fixing chaos at the last second…
This might feel unfamiliar in the best way.
Let’s keep it simple
If this sounds like the kind of place you’d work well in, apply when you’re ready.
Or just have a conversation first. No pressure.
I’m Abigail Stephen at Distinct Recruitment.
I focus on finding people roles where work feels better and life feels lighter. Because a career should give you energy, not take it away.