Director of Tax

Tax Director / Tax Manager

Location: Atlanta, GA (Local candidates only)

Compensation: $125,000 to $165,000 + annual bonus + commission

About the role

The Tax Director / Tax Manager leads the expansion of the firm’s tax practice while strengthening client relationships and delivering high quality tax services. This role oversees complex engagements, drives advisory initiatives, and plays a key part in department leadership and succession planning. The position offers a clear partner track, opportunities to build and manage a book of business, and meaningful influence on workflow, operations, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow client relationships across individual, partnership, and S Corp tax portfolios
• Review and finalize complex tax returns with accuracy and compliance
• Lead tax engagements, advisory projects, and departmental initiatives
• Sell, onboard, and assign new clients within the tax practice
• Delegate work to staff and managers to support workflow efficiency
• Train, mentor, and supervise tax professionals at multiple levels
• Champion tax software, workflow tools, and process improvements
• Maintain quality control standards and represent clients before the IRS
• Resolve tax issues, notices, and technical matters
• Support department leadership and succession planning efforts

Requirements

• CPA required
• 10 plus years of public accounting experience preferred; exceptional candidates considered at 8 plus years
• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience leading staff and engagements
• Proven experience running a department, service line, or book of business
• Strong technical expertise in Partnership, S Corp, and Individual taxation
• Demonstrated success in client relationship management and advisory work
• Business development capabilities with a track record of originating or expanding client relationships
• Strong project management, organizational, and workflow leadership skills
• Exceptional communication, mentoring, and team building abilities
• High attention to detail and an entrepreneurial mindset

Preferred Skills

• Experience with CCH ProSystem fx and Axcess Tax Suite
• Background in regional or local CPA firm environments
• Strong Excel proficiency and familiarity with modern tax workflow tools
• Ability to thrive in a disciplined, growth oriented culture