Tax Director

Title: Tax Director

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: Partners

Supervises: Tax Staff

Comp: 170-195K + bonuses

Start Date: May-August 2026

*Based on success and interest, this role would lead into Partnership Opportunities with the Firm*

*No agency or recruiter submissions - direct applicants only*

Excellent leadership opportunity to be part of an independent, successful, family-oriented Professional Services Firm that provides a healthy work/life balance, flexibility, and career growth.

We have been named a Top Workplace by Hearst Media Group multiple years, recognized in Accounting Today as a Top Firm in New England, Inside Public Accounting Top 400 Firms, and Best of Accounting Award! With offices in Ridgefield and New Canaan CT, Reynolds + Rowella provides accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses. We're proud to be one of the few independent regional accounting firms in Fairfield County-offering the expertise and reach of a large firm with the personal touch of a close-knit team, where quality always comes before quantity.

Why work with Reynolds + Rowella? We offer:

Healthy Work/Life Balance - Hybrid Work Schedules

Rewarding Working Culture - team building and volunteer events, employee-led committees

Coaching/Mentorship Programs for our staff

Strong Competitive Compensation + bonuses

401(k) savings plan with company match

Strong Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary/Company Paid Life Insurance, short/long-term disability insurance, Medical FSA and Dependent Care

Generous PTO Program + Paid Holiday Schedule

Employee referral bonus program

Tuition / CPA exam & study materials reimbursement, including paid weekly study time

Gym Membership reimbursement

Summer Flex Time/Hours - off Fridays

Dress for your day policy

$170,000 - $195,000 a year

Summary of Position:

Due to Company promotions and succession planning, we are looking to expand our leadership team in Ridgefield! The Tax Director handles multiple client engagements simultaneously, and ensuring the engagements are appropriately scheduled and staffed based on the complexity and size. The Tax Director is also responsible for developing and training managers and staff as well as participating in mentoring employees. This position will also be responsible for the strategic decisions relating to the practice and the tax department and will also aid in marketing efforts and developing new business.

Essential Functions:

• Review of highly complex individual and business returns
• Develop strong relationships with clients and become their primary contact
• Responsible for ensuring client retention through effective problem resolution, negotiations, proactive client follow-up
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client business
• Negotiate client fees and any additional billing fees
• Coach all levels of staff during the planning, execution, and completion phases of client engagement
• Responsible for planning, organizing, running monthly technical meetings for professional staff
• Notify partner group of changes in federal, state, and other applicable tax laws prior to commencement of change
• Regularly and proactively report to the partner group on any updates or changes within tax department, status of engagement projects, any issues within department along with recommended solutions, and ROI of current initiatives or developments within tax department
• Proactively identify inefficiencies and insufficiencies within tax department and actively work to reduce or eliminate them
• Responsible for ensuring the tax department has proper staffing and actively forecasting staffing needs
• Regularly work with audit department coordinating client visits between audit/tax department
• Actively participate in new business development through networking and proposals- must understand and actively market all firm services

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
• Minimum ten (10) years' experience in public accounting with demonstrated progression in complexity and scope
• Experience reviewing complex individual and business returns
• CPA license, preferably for the state of CT
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent ability to multi-task
• Ability to work heavy overtime from January to April 15(may be in excess of 55 hours per week). Occasional overtime work required throughout the year.

Reynolds + Rowella, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements Reynolds + Rowella, LLP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive and management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the tasks as assigned at any time. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the company its employees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.