International Tax Director - Irvine

About the role

Our client, an established and highly regarded public accounting firm in Irvine, offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with a strong reputation for delivering thoughtful advice to privately held businesses, their owners, and internationally active clients. The firm combines technical depth with a personal, partner-led approach to client service.

As the firm grows its international tax practice, it seeks an International Tax Director to play a meaningful role in that growth. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Tax Director looking for their next challenge, a strong Senior Manager ready to step up, or a tax professional seeking greater visibility, influence, and a genuine voice in shaping their practice.

This role is not just a Director position with an undefined future—it is a potential path to Partnership for someone who can build lasting client relationships, develop people, and help grow the international tax offering.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex international tax engagements and provide high-level technical advice.
• Develop trusted relationships with business owners, executives, and other key decision-makers.
• Work closely with Partners and colleagues across the wider tax and accounting practice.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and develop new business.
• Mentor and develop talented tax professionals, helping shape the next generation of the team.
• Influence the continued development of the firm’s international tax practice.
• Build the profile, relationships, and commercial leadership expected of a future Partner.

About the firm

The firm offers a high-performance environment without unnecessary layers or politics. Partners remain accessible, strong ideas gain traction quickly, and there is a genuine emphasis on delivering excellent work while maintaining a positive culture. For professionals coming from larger firms, this role provides the opportunity to leverage technical expertise while gaining more direct access to clients, decision-makers, and firm leadership. For those in smaller or mid-market practices, it is a chance to advance their career within a firm that has the ambition and client base to support growth.

Requirements

• Significant experience in international tax, likely as a Senior Manager or Director in public accounting.
• A CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong technical credentials combined with commercial curiosity and a genuine interest in working with clients.
• Enjoyment of building relationships, developing people, and contributing to the broader business of a practice.
• Ambition, commercial mindset, and interest in an opportunity where Partnership is a realistic destination.

Why consider this opportunity?

This role offers more than a title change—it provides the chance to step into a visible leadership position, shape a growing international tax practice, and build toward Partnership in a firm where your contributions will be recognized. For the right person, it could mark the transition from delivering great work to helping define the future of the firm.

Location: Irvine, California