Tax Director

About The Role

The Tax Director position is ideal for a high-performing tax professional with a clear path to partnership. The role involves managing complex tax engagements, providing technical guidance, and contributing to firm growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Leadership & Technical Expertise: Manage and review complex tax returns, research and resolve advanced tax issues, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Client Advisory & Relationship Management: Act as a trusted advisor, lead tax planning initiatives, communicate with clients, and participate in client meetings and presentations.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and mentor tax staff, assist with staffing and workload management, and foster a high-performance team culture.
• Firm Operations & Strategy: Contribute to firm initiatives, support practice management, and assist with recruiting and onboarding.
• Business Development & Partner Preparation: Participate in business development activities, build a personal book of business, and demonstrate leadership and partnership readiness.

Qualifications

• CPA license required
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience, including significant tax management responsibility
• Strong technical knowledge across various tax entities and industries
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex engagements and deadlines
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-service skills
• Demonstrated interest in long-term growth and partnership within a CPA firm

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience as a Director or Senior Manager with partner-level exposure
• Business development or client origination experience
• Familiarity with tax software and workflow systems commonly used in public accounting