Corporate Tax Director

Position: Corporate Tax Director
Work Location: Los Angeles, CA
Duration: Fulltime

Job Description:

Must-Haves

• Active CPA or JD / active attorney's license
• Corporate or federal tax experience in a public accounting firm working with larger / multinational clients
• End-to-end ASC 740 tax provision experience (preparation, review, and audit support)
• Proven business development experience (bringing in new clients; cross-selling experience will be considered if direct new-client origination experience is lacking)

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree in Taxation, LLM in Taxation, or JD preferred
• 5 7+ years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience
• Strong background in public accounting preferred
• Deep expertise in corporate income tax and strong ASC 740 skills
• Proficiency in US GAAP, corporate income tax laws, regulations, and tax technology
• Broad-based knowledge of statutory income tax compliance and consulting, including state and local taxes (SALT), international taxation, and transfer pricing
• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision preferred
• Exceptional client service, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Strong teamwork, analytical capabilities, and high attention to detail
• Ability to travel as needed

Key Responsibilities

Practice Leadership & Engagement Management

• Supervise multiple client service teams across a wide variety of industries.
• Lead engagement planning, execution, direction, and completion while managing budgets and key project fundamentals (realization, utilization, leverage, accounts receivable, and expenses).
• Serve as the primary contact for client relationships within the Corporate Tax Solutions Family.
• Gain a deep understanding of client operations, processes, and business goals to deliver customized strategies.

Business Development & Firm Growth

• Support firm growth and profitability by leveraging external networks to achieve sales and revenue targets.
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities to cross-sell services to existing clients and acquire new clients.
• Market, sell, design, and implement complex tax-planning strategies.
• Represent the firm at business development events, industry conferences, and community functions to build personal and firm brand visibility.

Technical & Compliance Oversight

• Conduct primary and secondary reviews of complicated corporate tax returns, providing recommendations for accuracy and tax-savings opportunities.
• Conduct primary and secondary reviews of ASC 740 income tax provision engagements.
• Research and consult on complex tax matters using advanced tax software.
• Collaborate with internal practice specialists, including the Washington National Tax Office (WNTO).

Team Mentorship & Professional Standards

• Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on tax projects; conduct performance evaluations for engagement and year-end reviews.
• Participate in regular professional development and technical training.
• Uphold strict client confidentiality and adhere to the highest degree of professional standards.
• Execute other duties as assigned.