Tax Director - Not-for-Profit (Private Foundations Focus) EisnerAmper La Jolla +22 more locatio[...]

Job Description At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one‑of‑a‑kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals. We are seeking a Tax Director to join our team, with a specialized focus on not‑for‑profit tax, particularly private foundations. This is a highly technical leadership role offering the opportunity to serve as a subject matter expert in private foundation tax, supporting complex compliance and consulting engagements while partnering closely with firm leadership. This role plays a critical part in supporting and expanding the firm’s private foundation client base by delivering deep technical expertise and scalable solutions. This role can sit in any one of our office locations nationally. What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper: You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work What Work You Will be Responsible For: Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert in not‑for‑profit tax, with a focus on private foundations and related entities Lead and review complex tax compliance engagements, including Form 990‑PF and related filings, ensuring technical accuracy and quality Proactively advise internal teams and clients on private foundation tax matters, including excise taxes, distribution requirements, self‑dealing rules, and governance considerations Partner with engagement teams, client‑facing partners, and senior stakeholders to deliver integrated tax solutions and provide technical expertise on complex issues Oversee and manage multiple engagements, including planning, execution, staffing, and delivery, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met Serve as a go‑to resource for complex private foundation tax matters, providing guidance on nuanced regulatory and compliance issues across engagements Identify and resolve complex tax issues and provide practical, solution‑oriented guidance Mentor and develop tax professionals, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing within the tax practice Collaborate across service lines to support cross‑functional client needs, including advisory, audit, and broader tax services Stay current on evolving tax legislation and regulatory developments impacting not‑for‑profit organizations and private foundations Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field CPA required 10+ years of progressive tax experience within public accounting Demonstrated deep expertise in not‑for‑profit tax, including private foundations, Form 990/990‑PF, excise taxes, and related compliance requirements Experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing engagements end‑to‑end Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment Strong technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting or related field Experience in contributing to practice development, training, and technical thought leadership EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit‑based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. About our Tax Team As the largest service line within the firm, EisnerAmper’s Tax Group doesn’t only provide trusted and innovative tax solutions to its clients, but it creates new opportunities for employees to grow, both personally and professionally. With a range of specialties based on location and industry, employees have the flexibility to focus on the work they want to do and the autonomy to shape their careers in a fulfilling way. A hybrid between a general tax practice and a hyper‑specialized firm, our culture is based on collaboration, innovation and transparency. For us, success is defined by working together, sometimes across specialties, to provide the best tax solutions to meet our clients’ unique needs. Tax regulations and procedures are always changing, and so are we. All EisnerAmper tax employees are empowered to challenge the status quo by thinking outside the box and bringing new ideas to the table. Because when we can identify creative ways to reduce filing turnarounds or streamline compliance work, we're able spend more time conducting impactful business advisory services for our clients. About EisnerAmper: EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with approximately 450 partners and 4,500 employees across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long‑range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow. Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and start‑ups, global public firms, and middle‑market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not‑for‑profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and investors who serve these clients.

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