Senior Tax Manager / Director (Public Accounting)

Are you a CPA ready to step out from behind the returns and take true ownership of high-level client advisory? Kaav Inc., a premier strategic talent delivery leader connecting top professionals with elite opportunities across all industry domains is partnering with a highly respected, private-capital-backed public accounting firm in Clifton, NJ. We are seeking a dynamic, client-facing Senior Tax Manager / Tax Director to step into a highly visible leadership role. If you thrive on complex High-Net-Worth (HNW) tax strategy and want a platform that offers the robust resources of a larger firm combined with the tight-knit culture and long-term equity upside of a local practice, this is your next career move What You Will DoClient Ownersh ip: Serve as the primary point of contact for a sophisticated client base, providing proactive, year-round tax planning, IRS matter resolution, and advisory suppo rt.Complex Engagement Manageme nt: Manage and review complex tax engagements for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, and closely held companies (1040, 1041, gift tax, S-corp, K-1 s).Strategic Leadersh ip: Collaborate directly with firm partners and leadership on client strategy, relationship management, and overarching service delive ry.Team Developme nt: Review workpapers and returns prepared by junior staff, providing ongoing coaching, technical guidance, and constructive feedba ck.Operational Excellen ce: Drive workflow management, ensure all deadlines are met, and support the continued growth and expansion of the tax practi What You Need to Suc ceedCertificat ion: An act ive CPA lic ense is strictly requi red.Experie nce: A strong, current, or recent background in public accoun ting (experience in a smaller or mid-sized firm environment is highly preferr ed).Technical Expert ise: Extensive HNW/private client tax experience (1040s, 1041s, trusts, gifts, estates, foundations) combined with robust entity-side exposure (business-owner clients, partnerships, S-corps, pass-through entiti es).Leadership Le vel: A proven track record at the Senior Manager, Director, Principal, or high-level Manager t ier.Interpersonal Ski lls: Exceptional communication abilities with a genuine desire to own client relationships, rather than just preparing returns behind the sce Why This Role?Direct Ac cess: Work directly alongside firm leadership in a highly visible capa city.True Owner ship: Take the reins on client relationships and drive impactful advisory conversat ions.Growth & Up side: A clear path to long-term leadership, offering potential partner-track or equity opportunities for the right indivi dual.Stability & Resou rces: Backed by private capital, providing top-tier growth resources and sophisticated client engagements without losing the supportive identity of a local #J-18808-Ljbffr Kaav Inc