Tax Managing Director

Job Description

Job Description

Director / Partner – Nonprofit Tax Services

Location: Ohio (Hybrid/Flexible)

Firm: Top 100 Public Accounting Firm

Executive Leadership Opportunity – Nonprofit Tax

A nationally recognized Top 100 public accounting firm based in Ohio is seeking an accomplished Director or Partner-level leader to oversee and expand its Nonprofit Tax Services practice.

This role requires a proven leader who has directly managed or overseen a Nonprofit/Exempt Organization Tax department or practice area within a public accounting firm. The successful candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong people leadership skills, and a demonstrated ability to drive growth and operational excellence.

What the Firm Offers:

• Leadership autonomy within a nationally ranked Top 100 firm
• Established nonprofit client base with expansion opportunity
• Clear equity pathway for Partner-track candidates
• Competitive compensation structure (base + performance incentives + potential equity)
• Flexible work environment within Ohio, including the ability to work from home.

Position Overview:

The Director/Partner will have full leadership responsibility for the firm’s Nonprofit Tax department, including strategy, quality control, talent development, and revenue growth.

This is not solely a technical role — it is a practice leadership position.

Key Responsibilities:

Department Leadership

• Oversee all operations of the Nonprofit Tax department
• Manage workflow, staffing, quality control, and profitability
• Establish best practices, processes, and technical standards
• Lead and develop managers, seniors, and staff
• Drive recruiting and retention strategy

Technical Oversight

• Provide final technical review of complex engagements, including:
• Form 990 series
• UBIT matters
• Public charity and private foundation compliance
• Intermediate sanctions and governance issues
• Multi-state compliance matters
• Serve as the firm’s subject matter expert on exempt organization tax matters
• Oversee IRS examination support and client representation

Strategic Growth & Business Development

• Develop and execute a strategic growth plan for the nonprofit tax practice
• Expand market presence throughout Ohio
• Cultivate relationships within the nonprofit community
• Collaborate with Audit and Advisory teams to drive cross-selling opportunities
• Contribute to firm-wide strategic initiatives

Client Leadership

• Serve as lead relationship partner/advisor to key nonprofit clients
• Present to executive leadership and boards
• Provide forward-looking tax planning and risk advisory services

Required Qualifications

• Active CPA required
• 12+ years of public accounting experience
• Significant concentration in nonprofit/exempt organization taxation
• Direct experience overseeing or managing a Nonprofit Tax department or practice line
• Demonstrated success supervising managers and leading multi-level teams
• Proven ability to drive revenue growth and manage profitability
• Strong executive presence and communication skills

Ideal Profile

• Currently a Director, Principal, or Partner in a public accounting firm
• Experienced in scaling or rebuilding a nonprofit tax practice
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strategic vision
• Community-oriented and relationship-driven
• Motivated to lead within a Top 100 firm platform

How to Apply/Confidential Inquiries:

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