Tax Director

Tax Director - Lead the Tax Practice, Shape the FirmElm Grove, WIOwn the tax strategy. Shape the client experience. Build the next-generation team.You're not looking for another busy season. You're looking for a seat at the table where you set direction, elevate the work, and become the go-to strategic tax voice for closely held businesses and their owners.In this Tax Director role, you'll lead the entire tax practice for a full-service firm that serves manufacturers, real estate and construction companies, and professional services clients. You'll set strategy, drive execution, and be the trusted advisor clients call before they make big moves.You'll build and develop a high-performing tax team, tighten processes, and partner directly with firm leadership on growth, quality, and profitability.If you're a CPA tax leader who loves complex work, leading people, and shaping a department—not just managing files—we should talk.What You'll Work OnYou'll sit at the center of the firm's tax strategy, operations, and client relationships:Tax department strategy, structure, and financial performanceComplex individual, business, partnership, and pass-through tax engagementsProactive tax planning and consulting for closely held and middle-market clientsFirmwide tax processes, workflows, and engagement deliveryCross-functional collaboration with other service linesClient experience and long-term advisory relationshipsTax research, regulatory and industry trend monitoringDepartment KPIs, budgeting, and P&L performanceYou'll leverage Microsoft Office, tax software platforms, and, ideally, Thomson Reuters CS Professional Suite to deliver work that's accurate, efficient, and highly valued.This is where technical excellence meets true practice leadership.What You'll Be DoingLeading the Tax department to support firm growth, profitability, and long-term strategic goalsDriving an exceptional client experience through proactive tax planning and responsive, high-quality guidanceBuilding, developing, and retaining a strong Tax team through coaching, accountability, and professional developmentCreating and refining efficient tax processes and workflows that support timely, accurate engagement deliveryOverseeing daily workflow, engagement assignments, and department capacity planningMonitoring department performance and KPIs, and implementing improvements in quality, efficiency, and consistencyInterviewing, hiring, onboarding, and mentoring tax professionals at all levelsConducting performance evaluations and providing timely, constructive feedbackResearching federal and state tax law developments and clearly communicating implications to clients and internal teamsServing as strategic tax advisor for key clients and maintaining trusted relationships with business owners and individualsLeading and reviewing complex returns for individuals, businesses, partnerships, and pass-through entitiesDriving business development through networking, thought leadership, and market visibility while representing the firm at client and industry eventsCollaborating with other service lines to deliver integrated solutions and identify cross-selling opportunitiesSupporting annual and quarterly budgeting, financial planning, and achievement of department P&L goalsWhat We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in Accounting or a related fieldActive CPA licenseMinimum of 10 years of public accounting tax experience with progressive leadership responsibilityAdvanced knowledge of federal and state tax rules, planning strategies, and tax researchSignificant experience reviewing and managing complex business and individual tax returnsExperience advising closely held businesses and middle-market clients preferredProven ability to mentor, influence, and develop high-performing professionalsStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesExcellent verbal and written communication skills, especially explaining complex tax matters clearlyProficiency with Microsoft Office and tax software platforms; experience with Thomson Reuters CS Professional Suite preferredThe Experience That Will Really Get Our AttentionYou're the person clients ask for by name—because you understand their businesses, anticipate their tax issues, and bring practical, actionable ideas to the table. You've led teams, owned complex engagements, and you're ready to run a practice, not just a book of business.You've worked extensively with closely held and middle-market clients, especially in manufacturing, real estate, construction, and professional services, and you know how to turn tax expertise into long-term advisory relationships and new opportunities for the firm.High-signal experience: federal tax planning • state and local tax issues • complex individual returns • partnerships • pass-through entities • closely held businesses • middle-market clients • tax research • Microsoft Office Suite • Thomson Reuters CS Professional SuiteWhy This Opportunity?This is a true leadership role: you set the vision for the Tax department, drive operational excellence, and influence firmwide strategy—not just this year's workload.You'll have the platform to build a strong internal culture where collaboration, accountability, innovation, and service excellence are expected and supported.You'll work in an environment that values strong internal relationships as the foundation for strong client relationships, and encourages you to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and build meaningful long-term client partnerships.Important RequirementsActive CPA license required.Minimum of 10 years of public accounting tax experience with progressive leadership responsibility required.Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required.Interested?If you're ready to own a tax practice, lead a talented team, and be the strategic advisor your clients rely on, let's start the conversation.Please send your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io LaBenski 484-690-9606KeywordsTax Director, Director of Tax, Tax Practice Leader, Tax Partner track, Public Accounting Tax, CPA, Tax Manager, Senior Tax Manager, closely held businesses, middle-market clients, manufacturing tax, real estate tax, construction tax, professional services tax, individual tax, business tax, partnership tax, pass-through entities, tax planning, tax consulting, tax research, federal tax, state tax, tax department leadership, tax team management, KPI management, tax workflow, tax process improvement, Thomson Reuters CS Professional Suite, tax software, Microsoft Office, Elm Grove jobs, Wisconsin tax jobs, public accounting leadership