Federal Tax Managing Director, Lead Tax Services

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Job Description

The Federal Tax Managing Director serves as a senior leader within the Lead Tax Services practice, providing strategic tax advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients while driving practice growth, technical excellence, and exceptional client service. This role combines deep federal tax expertise with executive leadership responsibilities, including client relationship management, business development, talent development, and engagement oversight. As a trusted advisor, the Managing Director partners with clients to navigate complex federal tax matters, identify planning opportunities, manage risk, and deliver innovative solutions aligned with their business objectives. This leader collaborates across service lines to provide integrated solutions, advances Tax Transformation initiatives, and plays a key role in the continued growth and success of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing strategic guidance on complex federal tax matters, legislative developments, and tax planning opportunities.
• Lead the review, oversight, and final approval of complex federal tax compliance and consulting engagements, ensuring technical accuracy, quality, and effective risk management.
• Research and interpret federal tax legislation, regulations, and emerging issues to develop practical, value-added solutions for clients.
• Build, maintain, and expand executive-level client relationships by understanding business objectives and identifying opportunities to deliver additional value.
• Drive business development initiatives by leveraging internal and external networks, industry relationships, referrals, and thought leadership to generate new business opportunities.
• Develop and execute strategies to expand the Lead Tax Services practice while contributing to overall firm growth objectives.
• Collaborate with professionals across Tax, Audit, Consulting, and Advisory practices to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary client solutions.
• Champion Tax Transformation initiatives by incorporating technology, automation, data analytics, and process improvements into client engagements and internal operations.
• Lead, coach, and mentor tax professionals, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and career development while building high-performing teams.
• Oversee engagement planning, staffing, budgeting, realization, profitability, and resource utilization to ensure successful engagement delivery.
• Maintain responsibility for engagement quality, client satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and adherence to firm policies and professional standards.
• Contribute to the firm's technical leadership through internal training, knowledge sharing, thought leadership, and participation in professional organizations.
• Meet or exceed business development, revenue profitability, and utilization goals established for the role.

Qualifications: Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Active CPA license required
• Ten (10)+ years of progressive federal tax experience within a public accounting environment.
• Significant experience leading complex federal tax compliance and consulting engagements for middle-market and large clients.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal income taxation, tax research, tax planning, and technical consulting.
• Proven experience building and managing executive-level client relationships.
• Strong business development experience with a demonstrated ability to originate and expand client relationships.
• Experience leading, developing, and mentoring high-performing tax professionals.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and executive relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Taxation, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary engagement teams.
• Experience implementing tax technology, automation, or Tax Transformation initiatives.
• Industry specialization in one or more sectors served by Crowe.
• Active involvement in professional organizations and recognized technical thought leadership.

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $173,200.00 - $365,300.00 per year. This role follows a hybrid work model for candidates located near a Crowe office. Candidates who are not within commuting distance of a Crowe office may be considered for a remote work arrangement, subject to business needs.

Our Benefits

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How You Can Grow

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More about Crowe

Crowe ( is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world. Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge. Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Please visit our webpage to see notices of the various state and local Ban-the-Box laws and Fair Chance Ordinances, where applicable. We are committed to a merit-based hiring process, evaluating all candidates consistently using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, measurable impact, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities, and making employment decisions in a fair and inclusive manner free from discrimination. If you are interested in applying for employment with Crowe and are in need of an accommodation or require special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please visit our Applicant Assistance and Accommodations page for more information: Crowe ( is a public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities. The firm and its subsidiaries also help clients make smart decisions that lead to lasting value with its tax, advisory, and consulting services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the best places to work in the U.S. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world, Crowe serves clients worldwide. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.