Tax Director

StevenDouglas is partnering on a search for a highly experienced Director of Tax to lead complex tax compliance and enhance the sophistication of a growing tax practice.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical tax knowledge, strong leadership capability, and a passion for building scalable, best‑in‑class processes. Reporting directly to the Managing Director this role will help shape the long‑term vision and operational strategy of the tax organization.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, review, and manage complex federal, state, and multi‑state tax returns for individuals, trusts, partnerships, S corporations, corporations, and charitable entities.
• Oversee all phases of the compliance lifecycle, including data intake, workpaper development, tax basis analysis, and final return review to ensure accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Conduct advanced tax research, interpret regulatory guidance, and provide technical resolutions to complex tax issues.
• Partner with internal planning, investment, and finance teams to align tax compliance with broader strategic and financial goals.
• Implement technology‑driven improvements and workflow enhancements to optimize efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within the tax function.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA required (JD/LLM or advanced tax degree preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in individual, fiduciary, and business‑entity tax compliance, including work with complex structures.
• Technical expertise in equity compensation (ISOs, NSOs, RSUs), QSBS, and tax considerations surrounding liquidity events and corporate transactions.
• Strong experience with multi‑state filings, foreign information reporting, and complex Schedule K‑1 analyses.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment with proficiency in UltraTax, CCH Axcess , and the Microsoft Office Suite.