Tax Director - Not-for-Profit (Private Foundations Focus)

Job Description: At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one‑of‑a‑kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals. We are seeking a Tax Director to join our team, with a specialized focus on not‑for‑profit tax, particularly private foundations. This is a highly technical leadership role offering the opportunity to serve as a subject matter expert in private foundation tax, supporting complex compliance and consulting engagements while partnering closely with firm leadership. This role plays a critical part in supporting and expanding the firm’s private foundation client base by delivering deep technical expertise and scalable solutions. This role can sit in any one of our office locations nationally. Responsibilities Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert in not‑for‑profit tax, with a focus on private foundations and related entities Lead and review complex tax compliance engagements, including Form 990-PF and related filings, ensuring technical accuracy and quality Proactively advise internal teams and clients on private foundation tax matters, including excise taxes, distribution requirements, self‑dealing rules, and governance considerations Partner with engagement teams, client‑facing partners, and senior stakeholders to deliver integrated tax solutions and provide technical expertise on complex issues Oversee and manage multiple engagements, including planning, execution, staffing, and delivery, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met Serve as a go‑to resource for complex private foundation tax matters, providing guidance on nuanced regulatory and compliance issues across engagements Identify and resolve complex tax issues and provide practical, solution‑oriented guidance Mentor and develop tax professionals, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing within the tax practice Collaborate across service lines to support cross‑functional client needs, including advisory, audit, and broader tax services Stay current on evolving tax legislation and regulatory developments impacting not‑for‑profit organizations and private foundations Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field CPA required 10+ years of progressive tax experience within public accounting Demonstrated deep expertise in not‑for‑profit tax, including private foundations, Form 990/990‑PF, excise taxes, and related compliance requirements Experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing engagements end‑to‑end Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment Strong technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting or related field Experience in contributing to practice development, training, and technical thought leadership Preferred Location: La Jolla EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit‑based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. If you require assistance completing an employment application due to a disability, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io so that we can provide you with an accommodation or an alternative application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr EisnerAmper LLP