WHAT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING RECRUITERS ACTUALLY LOOK FOR IN 2026 (Tax Manager & Senior Manager Edition)

If you're a tax manager or senior manager in public accounting thinking about your next move, this episode is the honest conversation most recruiters won't have with you. Bryce Hollingsworth, Recruiting Manager at White Tiger Connections, joins Rich Romero on The Nexus Point to break down what the job market actually looks like right now, what mistakes candidates make that cost them the right role, and what the placements that worked long term all had in common. Topics covered: Why tax manager and senior manager roles are the most in-demand positions in public accounting right now How opening your search to remote roles changes everything about what's available to you The most common mistakes candidates make during job searches and what they actually cost Why talking about compensation early is an advantage, not a risk How cultural alignment matters more than work-life balance as a search criteria Why the CPA and RIA integrated model is creating a completely new kind of partner track for accounting professionals What early career CPA professionals should be doing right now to set themselves up for promotion What the candidates who thrived long term had in common that had nothing to do with their resume If you're a CPA, tax manager, or senior manager considering a move in 2026, this episode gives you a clear picture of what actually works. Hosted by Rich Romero with Bryce Hollingsworth, Recruiting Manager at White Tiger Connections. Connect with White Tiger Connections: whitetigerconnections.com