Tax Director (Washington)

Tax Director (Washington, DC office)

Salary range: $250,000 - $370,000 (California, New York City, and Washington, DC)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and executing the firm's overall tax strategy in alignment with the firm's business objectives and partnership structure.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all federal, state, local, and international tax returns, including partnership returns (Form 1065), partner K-1 schedules, and any related entity filings.
• Manage estimated tax payment calculations and distributions to partners, ensuring accuracy and adherence to applicable deadlines.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the firm and its partners, evaluate their impact, and recommend appropriate responses or planning strategies.
• Advise firm leadership and the partnership on tax‑efficient structures for partner compensation, retirement plans, equity arrangements, lateral acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
• Oversee transfer pricing, nexus analysis, and multi‑state and international tax compliance as applicable to the firm's operations.
• Manage all tax audits, examinations, and disputes with federal, state, and local taxing authorities, coordinating with outside counsel and advisors as necessary.
• Maintain and improve internal tax processes, controls, and systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency across the tax function.
• Prepare or review disclosures for financial reporting purposes, and support the finance team with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning as they relate to the firm's tax position.
• Supervise and mentor tax department staff, fostering professional development and maintaining a high‑performance team environment.
• Coordinate relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and consultants, ensuring the firm receives high‑quality, cost‑effective advisory services.

Experience

• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive tax experience, with at least five (5) years in a senior tax leadership role.
• Experience in a law firm, professional services firm, or partnership environment is strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in partnership taxation, multi‑state tax compliance, and tax planning for pass‑through entities.
• Prior experience managing tax audits and working with taxing authorities.

Technical Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, and applicable state and local tax laws, with particular emphasis on Subchapter K (partnership taxation).
• Familiarity with tax compliance and research software, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Skills And Competencies

• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax issues and communicate them clearly to non‑tax professionals and firm leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• A collaborative, service‑oriented approach and the ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the firm.
• Sound professional judgment, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information.

Educational Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
• A master's degree in taxation, an LL.M. in taxation, or an MBA with a concentration in tax is strongly preferred.
• An active CPA license is preferred.

EOE M/F/D/V.