Tax Director

Tax Director

Breslow Starling is an independent, full-service accounting and advisory firm specializing in accounting and consulting services for businesses and individuals. Join a rapidly growing organization with a strategic vision and dynamic plan.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Tax Director to join our CPA firm with a clear path to Tax Partner. This role is ideal for a high-performing tax professional who combines deep technical expertise with leadership ability, business development interest, and a long-term commitment to growing within a firm.

The Tax Director will play a critical role in managing complex tax engagements, advising clients, mentoring staff, and contributing to the firm's strategic growth while preparing for future partnership.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. Apply today to be part of a company that values its people and their contributions!

Key Responsibilities

Tax Leadership & Technical Expertise

• Manage and review complex individual, partnership, S-corporation, C-corporation, trust, and estate tax returns
• Research and resolve advanced tax issues, providing practical and strategic guidance to clients
• Serve as a technical resource to partners, managers, and staff on tax compliance and planning matters
• Ensure tax engagements comply with federal, state, and local regulations

Client Advisory & Relationship Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to key clients, maintaining strong long-term relationships
• Lead tax planning initiatives, including multi-year strategies, entity structuring, and transactional planning
• Communicate proactively with clients regarding deadlines, issues, and opportunities
• Participate in client meetings and presentations alongside partners

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead, mentor, and develop tax managers, seniors, and staff
• Review work for quality, accuracy, and efficiency while providing constructive feedback
• Assist with staffing, workload management, and workflow optimization, especially during busy season
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture

Firm Operations & Strategy

• Contribute to firm initiatives related to growth, efficiency, technology, and service offerings
• Assist with practice management, including process improvements and best practices
• Support recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding of tax professionals

Business Development & Partner Preparation

• Participate in business development activities, including networking, referrals, and proposal support
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling and expanding client services
• Begin building a personal book of business in alignment with firm goals
• Demonstrate leadership, judgment, and ownership consistent with future partner expectations

Qualifications

• CPA license required
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience, including significant tax management responsibility
• Strong technical knowledge across a variety of tax entities and industries
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex engagements and deadlines
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-service skills
• Demonstrated interest in long-term growth and partnership within a CPA firm

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience as a Director or Senior Manager with partner-level exposure
• Business development or client origination experience
• Familiarity with tax software and workflow systems commonly used in public accounting

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.