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Pro Tax Executive Search

Miami, Florida

Miami Tax Executive Search Firm for Finance, Trade and Cross-Border Businesses

Miami has become a serious corporate center, and the tax talent behind it is in short supply. From our office on Brickell Avenue, we recruit Tax Directors, Vice Presidents and Chief Tax Officers for financial firms, international companies and rapidly relocating headquarters.

Brickell skyline and Biscayne Bay viewed from an executive meeting room
  • Brickell Avenue Office
  • Retained and Confidential
  • Tax Recruiters Only
  • Cross-Border Experience
  • Florida and National Coverage

Tax Leadership for a City That Connects the Americas

The last few years changed Miami's business profile. Asset managers, hedge funds and family offices have opened or moved offices to Brickell. Cruise lines, airlines and shipping companies continue to operate here, and the city remains the main gateway for business between the U.S. and Latin America. Each of those areas depends on a tax team that can handle cross-border issues, not only domestic compliance.

Pro-Tax Executive Search maintains a satellite office at 1221 Brickell Avenue, so our consultants are on the ground in the market. We bring the same disciplined retained search approach we use in every city, adapted to a market where relocation and international exposure shape almost every decision.

If your company is new to Florida or expanding fast, the right tax leader can help you turn that growth into a stable, well-run function.

The Case for a Specialist in Miami's Fast-Moving Market

When firms relocate from New York, Chicago or California, the tax leader often has to untangle state exit issues, set up new entities and respond to cross-border questions all at once. We recognize which candidates have done this kind of work and which have not. That judgment is difficult for a generalist recruiter to apply, but it is basic to how we operate.

  • Director of Tax Searches
  • VP of Tax Searches
  • Chief Tax Officer Searches
  • Fund and Investment Tax Leaders
  • International Tax Leaders
  • Transfer Pricing Leaders
  • State Relocation and Nexus Specialists
  • Latin America Tax Specialists
Tax leader reviewing international structure documents in Miami

Industries We Recruit For in Miami

  • Asset Management and Hedge Funds
  • Family Offices and Wealth Management
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Fintech and Digital Assets
  • International Trade
  • Cruise and Hospitality
  • Aviation and Logistics
  • Real Estate
  • Healthcare
  • Public Accounting

The Miami Search Process

  1. Set the Brief

    We gather details on your structure, footprint, reporting lines and where the tax team needs to be in two years.
  2. Cast a Wide Net

    Miami candidates may be found in New York, Texas, California or Latin America, so we map the market nationally and internationally.
  3. Check Experience Closely

    We confirm that candidates have handled the specific work you need, such as fund taxation, withholding, or multi-country structures.
  4. Guide the Conversations

    We prepare each side for the interview, share written assessments and gather candid feedback after meetings.
  5. Seal and Support

    Our team helps with offers, relocation questions and onboarding expectations, and follows up after the start date.

Miami Tax Roles We Recruit

  • Chief Tax Officer
  • Vice President of Tax
  • Senior Director of Tax
  • Director of Tax
  • Director of International Tax
  • Director of Fund Tax
  • Director of State and Local Tax
  • Director of Indirect Tax
  • Director of Transfer Pricing
  • Tax Counsel
  • Senior Tax Manager
  • International Tax Manager

Why Miami Employers Choose Pro-Tax

  • 35+ Years Placing Tax Professionals

  • Presence on Brickell Avenue

  • Confidential, Retained Process

  • Compensation Data for Competing Markets

  • Access to Candidates Outside the Job Boards

  • Help With Relocation-Related Questions

Where Miami Tax Talent Comes From

Our connections extend well beyond South Florida:

  • Global Corporations With Miami Offices
  • Investment and Asset Management Firms
  • Big Four Firms in Florida and New York
  • International Trade Companies
  • Cruise and Aviation Businesses
  • Banking and Wealth Management Firms
  • Real Estate Investment Companies
  • Companies Relocating to Florida
Professional tax recruiters talking with a candidate

Challenges Miami Employers Face in Tax Hiring

Miami has a deep pool of accountants, but the number of seasoned tax leaders with fund, international or multi-state relocation experience is much smaller. Many of the best candidates live in New York or other financial centers and have to be persuaded that a Florida role is a long-term career move.

Compensation is also changing quickly. Rising demand from newcomers and well-capitalized firms keeps pushing pay expectations up, and an employer who is out of step with the market can lose a finalist overnight. Our benchmarking helps you set an offer that holds up.

We reach candidates directly and keep both sides informed throughout. To learn more about hiring trends, see our insights blog.

What Clients Tell Us

  • ★★★★★
    Client Service Second to None. Paul Yroz and his staff provide a level of client service that is second to none.

    Jim Dite

    Director of Tax, Tellabs, Inc.

  • ★★★★★
    From Candidate to Client. The thing that makes Paul different is that he clearly is in it for the long haul.

    John Mann

    Director of Tax, Dean Foods

  • ★★★★★
    A total solution, from A to Z. Pro-Tax offers a total recruiting solution, from the beginning of the search to bringing the candidate on board.

    Jeffery Young

    Vice President and Chief Tax Officer, GATX Corporation

Common Questions From Miami Employers

Where is your Miami office?
Our Miami satellite office is at 1221 Brickell Avenue, Suite 900. Our headquarters is in San Francisco, and we recruit across the U.S.
Do you recruit for companies relocating to Florida?
Yes. Relocation searches often need candidates who can manage the transition and the new footprint, and we assess for that.
Can you find candidates with Latin America tax experience?
We can search for international tax professionals with the regional experience your business requires.
How do you protect confidentiality?
We keep your company name private until a candidate is qualified and interested in going forward.
What compensation guidance do you provide?
We offer market-based pay comparisons for tax roles, so your offers are realistic for current conditions.

Hiring a Tax Leader for Your Miami Team?

Tell us about your company and what the role needs to accomplish. We will give you an honest view of the market and explain how we would run the search, confidentially.

South Florida Areas We Serve

Our Brickell office supports employers throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, from the financial district to the suburban business parks.

  • Brickell
  • Downtown Miami
  • Wynwood
  • Coconut Grove
  • Coral Gables
  • Doral
  • Miami Beach
  • Aventura
  • Miami Lakes
  • Hollywood
  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Weston
  • Sunrise
  • Boca Raton
  • Pembroke Pines