Tax Specialist

Are you a caring and energetic individual with exceptional attention to detail who loves customer service and creating a \"wow\" factor for every client you serve? Do you enjoy interacting with people and bring a great sense of humor to the workplace? Would you thrive working for a growing, prestigious financial advisory firm in a fun, team-oriented environment? At our firm, we are a close-knit company looking for the right person to complement our team. We love working with people who bring a great attitude to work every day. As Director of Tax Services, you will be more than a numbers expert — you will be a trusted advisor to our clients and a culture champion within our office. We desire an experienced, patient, organized, and efficient professional who is willing to exceed expectations at every level and is driven to develop strong working relationships with our growing team. Our ideal candidate is articulate, pleasant, dependable, and desires an exceptional work culture. You must have a strong capacity to handle a variety of responsibilities, including working with our clients who are in or near retirement — helping them navigate tax strategies that protect what they have worked a lifetime to build . About Our Firm TruNorth Advisors is a premier financial advisory firm headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. We are dedicated to delivering comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and tax solutions to individuals, families, and business owners across South Carolina, North Carolina and beyond. Our team is passionate about serving clients at every stage of their financial journey — with a special focus on those approaching and living in retirement. As our firm continues to grow, we are excited to find the leader of our tax division . Position Overview The Director of Tax Services will lead all aspects of our tax practice — from compliance and planning to client advisory and staff development. This individual will work hand-in-hand with our financial advisors to deliver seamlessly integrated tax and wealth management solutions. The right candidate is not only technically sharp but is genuinely people-focused, bringing warmth and professionalism to every client interaction. Key Responsibilities Lead, build, and manage the firm's Tax Services Division, establishing quality standards and a client-first culture Oversee and review complex individual (Form 1040), business (1120, 1120-S, 1065), trust, and estate tax returns Develop and implement proactive, personalized tax planning strategies — with particular expertise serving pre-retirees and retirees Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing clear guidance on the tax implications of investments, income, distributions, estate planning, and major life events Represent clients before the IRS and state tax authorities in audits, correspondence, appeals, and collection matters Partner closely with financial advisors to create cohesive, integrated wealth and tax strategies Monitor and communicate changes in federal and Nevada state tax law to staff and clients in a timely manner Onboard, train, and mentor tax staff as the division grows Maintain exceptional client relationships by being responsive, approachable, and proactive — consistently delivering that \"wow\" client experience Ensure all work-product meets the firm's standards for accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism Assist with onboarding new tax clients and identifying opportunities to expand services to existing financial planning clients Required Qualifications Active CPA license (South Carolina and North Carolina or reciprocal) or current IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) designation — required Minimum 5 years of tax preparation and planning experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or senior role Strong expertise in individual tax planning, including retirement-related issues (RMDs, Roth conversions, Social Security taxation, IRMAA surcharges) Solid knowledge of business entity taxation (S-Corps, partnerships, LLCs) Proficiency in professional tax software (Drake, UltraTax, Lacerte, or similar Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills — ability to explain complex tax matters to clients in plain, approachable language Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with ease Articulate, pleasant, dependable, and committed to maintaining an exceptional work culture Preferred Qualifications Experience working within a financial advisory, wealth management, or financial planning firm Familiarity with estate and trust taxation, charitable giving strategies, and business succession planning Experience representing clients in IRS audits or appeals Background working with high-net-worth individuals, retirees, and small business owners Familiarity with financial planning software (eMoney or similar) is a plus Why Join Our Team? Competitive base salary of $85,000–$100,000+ depending on experience and credentials Incentive compensation tied to division growth Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) with employer matching contribution Generous paid time off plus paid holidays (5+Weeks) A fun, close-knit office culture where your contributions are seen, valued, and celebrated Opportunity to build and lead a division from the ground up with full leadership support Ongoing professional development, CE support, and licensing fee reimbursement A stable, growing firm with a loyal client base and an exciting future #J-18808-Ljbffr