Director, Tax

Director, Tax

Reid Accountants + Advisors is an independent, full-service accounting and advisory firm specializing in accounting and consulting services for businesses and individuals. We currently have offices in Long Island, NYC, White Plains and South Carolina. Join a rapidly growing organization with a strategic vision and dynamic plan. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of tax compliance, planning, and accounting within the organization. They play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with tax laws and regulations, and implementing strategies to minimize tax liabilities while maximizing financial efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex tax engagements, including planning, compliance, review, research, and strategic advisory services.
• Review complex Individual, Fiduciary, Corporate, Partnership, and Multistate tax returns and provide technical guidance on complex tax matters.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary relationship leader for key clients, identifying tax strategies, risks, and planning opportunities.
• Stay current on tax laws and regulatory developments and translate changes into actionable recommendations for clients.
• Lead engagement planning, staffing, workflow, and quality while keeping Partners informed of significant client and technical matters.
• Mentor and develop Managers, Seniors, and staff while fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships, introduce additional firm services, and support practice growth.
• Collaborate with Partners and firm leadership on client initiatives, operational improvements, and strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and active CPA license required.
• 10+ years of public accounting experience within a CPA firm, including progressive leadership responsibility.
• Strong technical expertise across Individual, Fiduciary, Corporate, Partnership, and Multistate taxation.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex tax engagements, managing client relationships, and developing accounting professionals.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards for quality and client service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving real estate clients.
• Proficiency with Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS, Checkpoint, Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, and Intuit products.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:30PM

Work Location: Hybrid

Ability to commute/relocate: New York; Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Compensation & Benefits

The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits. Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate's experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers. We provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.