Tax Director/Principal, Professional Services

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Tax Director/Principal, Professional Services

Department: Tax

Supervises: Senior Managers and below

Role Type: Full-time

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Anchin is a New York City based Certified Public Accounting and Consulting firm with a Long Island and Florida presence that provides expert financial advisory to companies across a diverse range of industries. We offer a full range of integrated accounting, consulting and business management services from tax planning and audits to the most detailed analysis of acquisitions and financial restructuring.

Anchin is consistently recognized as one of the "Best of the Best" accounting firms in the country, a Best Place to Work in New York City and New York State, and a Best Accounting Firm to Work For Nationwide.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Tax Director/Principal to join our Anchin team, which specializes in the Professional Services industry. This role is ideal for a seasoned tax professional with deep expertise in various entity structures, including Partnerships, Corporations, as well as shareholder/partner individual tax matters. The ideal candidate will be market-facing, possess exceptional business development skills, and demonstrate leadership in growing a practice area while mentoring and developing staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a strategic advisor to clients within the Professional Services industry, delivering high-quality tax planning and compliance solutions for Partnerships, Corporations and individual shareholders/partners.
• Address complex tax issues and provide innovative solutions to minimize tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional client service and satisfaction.
• Lead market-facing initiatives to grow the practice area by identifying new business opportunities and expanding client relationships.
• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to increase firm visibility and revenue within the Professional Services industry.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to enhance the firm's brand and attract potential clients.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of tax professionals, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and growth.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on technical tax matters, client communication, and business development strategies.
• Lead performance evaluations and career development discussions, ensuring team members reach their professional goals.
• Stay current with changes in tax laws, regulations, and industry trends, ensuring the firm and clients remain compliant and informed.
• Oversee complex tax compliance engagements, including tax returns and filings.
• Review and approve technical tax research and memos, ensuring accuracy and strategic insight.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, EA or Law License required.

Experience:

• 12+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, with a focus on the Professional Services industry.
• Proven expertise in Partnership, Corporation, and individual shareholder/partner tax matters.
• Expertise in Partnership tax concepts including special allocation and state and local complexities.
• Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and practice growth.
• Strong leadership, team development, and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in using tax software and Microsoft Office applications.

Compensation:

• Competitive annual salary in the range of $220,000 to $500,000+, based on the individual's experience level.

Anchin provides comprehensive benefits, which you can view here .

Attributes:

• Accountability: Follows through on commitments, does what you say you will do, even requiring some personal sacrifice.
• Communicates Effectively: Delivers messages in a clear and concise manner, listens attentively.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Relates comfortably to all levels of people, both internally and externally.
• Nimble Learner: Learns quickly when facing new situations, willingly takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
• Technical Proficiency: Deals with technical issues comfortably and can complete work at a high level of proficiency.
• Technologically Proficient: Ability to apply technology solutions to work.
• Being Resilient: Shows confidence under pressure, maintains a positive attitude despite adversity.
• Action Oriented: Proactively seeks out new and challenging work.
• Trustworthiness: Keeps confidences and develops a reputation for being honest and ethical.

Anchin is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant irrespective of race, color, creed, alienage, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Anchin is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Anchin Recruitment Team at View email address on us.fitly.work