Tax Director

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced technical leadership and oversight across complex tax engagements and client relationships.
• Performs final-level and quality reviews of complex tax returns and related workpapers, as assigned.
• Advises clients on complex tax planning, compliance, and issue-resolution matters.
• Serves as a senior technical and escalation resource to Senior Managers and Managers on complex or high-risk tax issues.
• Maintains final responsibility to clients for the services provided by the Firm on assigned relationships.
• Leads and participates in practice, niche, or service-area management activities.
• Drives business development efforts, including identifying opportunities, participating in proposals, and expanding client relationships.
• Exercises financial accountability for assigned client portfolios, including billing, realization, and collection.
• Mentors and develops Senior Managers, Managers, and other team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 10+ years of public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA designation presumptively mandatory, but alternative credentials and experience considered.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience preferred in firm-supported software applications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage senior-level client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop Senior Managers, Managers, and engagement teams.
• Visible involvement in business, professional, or niche communities.
• Strong negotiation, business development, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to remain current through continuing education and professional development.