Tax Director - Houston, TX

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking a Tax Director for its Tax Department. We are a Top 100 CPA Firm and have been operating as a continuous entity since 1918. Job Location Houston, TX 77056 Client Service Excellence Acts as a supervisor to ensure client work is performed within time, scope, budget. Sees the big picture for the client’s business, objectives, and industry and thinks creatively to solve business problems as well as team conflict. Manages engagement and client expectations, ensures satisfaction and communicates upward. Builds and maintains client relationships through direct contact at appropriate levels of the organization on assigned engagements; consistently provides timely response to client and internal requests. Additional duties as assigned. People Management / Relationships Assesses problem/issue materiality and interprets the implications for the client; understands the client’s tolerance for risk. Leads client meetings. Builds and maintains client relationships through direct contact at appropriate levels of the organization on assigned engagements; consistently provides timely response to client and internal requests. Builds knowledge of the firm’s services and effectively presents ideas to clients that result in additional services. Expertise Researches and reviews work papers for various book to tax differences. Ability to apply relevant tax law to particular clients and circumstances. Demonstrates an understanding of and applies tax planning concepts. Strong understanding of tax codes, regulations, rulings and case law. Recognizes industry trends and potential opportunities for savings & risk reduction applicable to the client’s business and tax burden. Reviews research findings, tax returns, and client tax work papers to ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards and determines implications and the best course of action for the client. Understands and follows all firm policies, AICPA ethics rules, Circular 230 and other professional standards. Productivity & Business Growth Seeks business development opportunities through new or existing contacts. Understands our business, how we generate profit and has the ability to this tactically and act quickly to capitalize on an opportunity. Requirements Undergraduate degree required, Master’s preferred. CPA required. 9+ years of tax experience is required. Comprehensive understanding of tax code/rules and implications. Experience preparing returns and researching more complex tax issues. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills. How You’ll Grow In addition to on-the-job training, you will also attend industry-specific training. We also provide many hours of cutting edge technology training each year. Salary Competitive. Benefits We encourage a healthy work/life balance by providing tools, compensation, and benefits to achieve a high quality of life. Technology advanced, dynamic and friendly work environment. Your goals and ideas matter – you are an integral part of the team. Dynamic environment where employees are eager to succeed. Your voice matters and we listen better at the company and our employees. Company Culture Your goals and ideas matter at Mauldin & Jenkins – you are an integral part of our team, working with other like-minded professionals in a technologically advanced, dynamic and friendly environment. Our dynamic environment is where employees are eager to succeed. Your voice matters at M&J and we continually listen better the company and its employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr