Tax Director

Tax DirectorPrivately owned ~35 - 40 CPA firm in Addison, TXHybrid: 2 days in office (Addison, TX)Compensation: Up to $210k base + bonus + benefits & Partner trackWe're a privately owned ~35 - 40 person CPA firm based in North Dallas (Addison, TX) that offers a full suite of accounting services to our clients in DFW market, TX & across the nation.The founding Partner started back in 2019 - 2020 to build out the leadership group by developing pathway to ownership in the firm, which has been a significant accelerator to the business & now includes 5+ partners in the business.We're actively looking for a strong Tax Director as an individual on the team is phasing out & relocating out of the market & into more of a part-time/consultant type of capacity sparking up the search.ResponsibilitiesLead and manage tax compliance for individual, corporate, partnership and trust returns across a book of business.Oversee and review complex tax returns for compliance with federal, state and local tax regulations.Provide high-level tax advisory services, strategic planning and consulting for businesses and high-net-worth individuals.Monitor changes in tax law and communicate their effects to clients and the firm.Identify tax-saving opportunities and present practical recommendations to clients.Collaborate with partners on business development and opportunities to expand services for existing clients.Manage, mentor and develop tax staff through training, feedback and professional growth.Build and maintain client relationships while serving as a trusted advisor.Coordinate and manage IRS and state tax audits, including negotiations and dispute resolution when needed.Assist clients with tax notices and correspondence from tax authorities.Maintain quality control in tax deliverables and support compliance with established firm policies.Lead tax planning and projections for multi-entity and complex business structures.Manage the implementation of tax software solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy.QualificationsActive CPA license required12 - 20+ years of progressive tax experience, including 5-10 years in a management or leadership role within public accounting.Strong knowledge of federal, state and local tax law for individuals, partnerships, corporations and trusts.Experience with tax software systems such as CCH Axcess, ProSystem or comparable platforms.Excellent leadership, team management, communication and presentation skills.Benefit & CompensationCompetitive salary based on experiencePerformance-based bonusesHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time offTraining and opportunities for professional growthClear path toward managing client relationships and engagements Levelociti