Managing Director

Job Description

Job Description

For consideration, please reach out to Carma Rorke as soon as possible, ensure to include your most current resume when you apply. Connect with me on LinkedIn at Carma Rorke.

 

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Our client is looking for an accomplished Managing Director to guide a public accounting practice. This position will shape operational performance, strengthen client partnerships, and support the continued growth of the firm. The successful candidate will balance strategic leadership with hands-on oversight of tax quality, team development, and business performance in a fast-paced services environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall operation of the accounting practice, ensuring daily activities run efficiently and align with business goals.

• Supervise, coach, and support a team of accounting and tax staff to encourage strong performance and career growth.

• Coordinate staffing priorities, project timelines, and engagement schedules to keep client work on track and meet key deadlines.

• Oversee the review and approval of tax filings across individual, corporate, partnership, trust, and nonprofit entities.

• Provide senior-level technical direction on tax matters and help staff resolve complex compliance and planning questions.

• Maintain high standards for client service by serving as a strategic advisor on tax planning, financial matters, and business decisions.

• Manage financial aspects of the practice, including budgeting, invoicing, collections, and analysis of engagement profitability.

• Track operational and financial performance metrics and recommend changes that improve effectiveness, quality, and scalability.

• Direct process enhancements, software upgrades, and automation efforts that increase productivity and improve the client experience.

• Certified Public Accountant designation required.

• At least 5 years of experience in public accounting.

• Demonstrated success leading teams and overseeing business operations within a services environment.

• Strong background reviewing complex tax returns for a variety of entity types.

• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance requirements.

• Experience managing client relationships and providing advisory support on tax and business matters.

• Ability to evaluate workflows, improve processes, and implement technology solutions effectivel