Tax Director

Your Role

The Tax team at NKSFB, LLC is seeking a high-level tax professional to serve as Tax Director at our Westwood office. The ideal candidate will oversee complex tax strategies, compliance, and advisory services primarily for high-net-worth individuals, entertainment clients, family offices, and closely held businesses.

What will you do

• Design and implement tax-saving strategies for individuals and business entities
• Advise on entity structure, investments, and long-term financial planning
• Oversee the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns
• Ensure compliance with evolving tax laws and regulations
• Serve as a trusted advisor to high-net-worth individuals, entertainment clients, and family offices
• Provide guidance on significant financial decisions (e.g., acquisitions, real estate, partnerships)
• Collaborate with external advisors on tax and financial matters
• Lead and manage client engagements with a focus on delivering tailored, high-quality service
• Manage, mentor, and develop tax staff and managers
• Facilitate training and continuing education
• Review work, provide constructive feedback, and ensure deadlines are met
• Represent clients during IRS and state tax audits or disputes
• Handle complex notices, correspondence, and negotiations

What Do you Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting or a related field
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or EA (Enrolled Agent) license
• 7-12+ years of relevant tax experience
• Partnership and S-Corporation taxation
• Multi-state taxation
• Pass-through entity tax planning and compliance
• High-net-worth individual taxation
• U.S. foreign reporting and compliance
• Taxation of U.S. non-resident aliens
• Strong client relationship management
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Experience working with tax preparation software such as BNA and CCH Axcess

Physical Requirements

• The role requires standing, walking, crouching, and lifting up to 15 pounds
• The position involves frequent use of hands as well as reaching with hands and arms
• The employee will regularly be required to talk, hear, see, and sit
• The work environment may involve a moderate to loud noise level

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $275,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location.

What We Offer

• Accrue 20 PTO days annually, giving you time to rest and recharge
• A 401(k) plan with quarterly employer match contributions, when eligible, to help you build your financial future
• Ten paid holidays each year, plus one extra floating holiday for added flexibility
• Summer work hours, to allow you to leave work early on designated dates
• Hybrid work schedules, if applicable, to increase commute convenience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your health and wellness
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts to help manage eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance for added peace of mind
• Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage for additional protection
• Long-term Disability benefits to support you during unexpected challenges
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident coverage for expanded financial security
• Wellness activities to promote awareness of the importance of your health across all aspects of your life
• Pet insurance options so your furry family members are covered too

Additional Information

NKSFB, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at staffing@nksfb.com. We collect your personal information when you apply for employment at NKSFB, LLC. To learn more about our data privacy practices, please view our Employee Privacy Policy.