Director of Tax

Experienced Tax leader needed for fast growth public accounting firm! CPA required.

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Salary: $180,000 - $225,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are seeking an experienced and client-focused Director of Tax to join our growing public accounting firm. The Tax Director will be responsible for overseeing complex tax engagements, providing strategic tax planning and consulting services, managing client relationships, mentoring tax professionals, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality tax compliance and advisory services. This role requires a strong technical tax background, leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced environment.

Why join us?

Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus opportunities.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
401(k) plan with employer contribution.
Professional development and continuing education support.
Hybrid work environment and flexible scheduling options.
Career advancement opportunities within a growing public accounting practice.

Job Details

Tax Compliance & Review

• Manage and review complex federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, and estates.
• Oversee engagement planning, execution, and delivery to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Review workpapers, tax returns, and related deliverables prepared by staff and managers.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, regulations, and professional standards.

Tax Planning & Consulting

• Provide proactive tax planning strategies to privately held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and family groups.
• Research, analyze, and resolve complex tax issues and communicate recommendations to clients.
• Advise clients on business transactions, entity structures, mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, and other tax-sensitive matters.
• Stay current with changing tax laws and regulations and educate clients and internal teams on potential impacts.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key client relationships.
• Develop and maintain trusted advisor relationships with clients and business partners.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and assist with business development efforts.
• Participate in networking events, professional organizations, and community outreach initiatives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor, coach, and develop tax staff, seniors, and managers.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback and training to support professional growth.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and high-performance team environment.

Practice Management

• Manage multiple client engagements, budgets, staffing, and workflow priorities.
• Monitor engagement profitability and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic initiatives and practice development efforts.
• Assist with establishing departmental best practices and quality control procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Master's degree in Taxation preferred.
• Active CPA license required.
• 8+ years of recent public accounting tax experience.
• Previous supervisory or management experience required.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing client relationships.

Required Skills

• Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local taxation.
• Strong tax research and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and team management skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Client-service driven with strong business acumen.
• Proficiency with tax software and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Exposure to multi-state taxation, tax planning, and advisory services.
• Experience with CCH, ProSystem fx, Axcess, Thomson Reuters, or similar tax software.
• Business development and client acquisition experience.

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