Director – Commercial Tax Services

Citrin Cooperman

. Review tax returns, tax workpapers, and tax projections .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax consulting, planning, and compliance, with a strong focus on client relationship management and project oversight. Proficient in tax research and analysis, with a commitment to staying updated on tax issues and business trends.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AccountingCPA Certification10+ Years Of Public Accounting ExperienceStrong Technical Skills In Partnerships, C-Corporations, And S-CorporationsProficient With CCH Axcess, SurePrep, BNA Income Tax Planner

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Hard Skills

Tax Return ReviewTax WorkpapersTax ProjectionsTax ResearchClient Engagement ManagementAnalytical SkillsProject Management SkillsIndividual Taxation Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsClient Relationship BuildingCoaching And Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

CCH AxcessSurePrepBNA Income Tax PlannerCCH AnswerConnectRIA CheckpointXCMMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAMaster's In Taxation

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingTax ConsultingTax ComplianceBusiness DevelopmentClient Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review tax returns, tax workpapers, and tax projections
Provide consulting, planning, and compliance services for clients
Conduct tax research to resolve issues
Oversee clients' day-to-day needs and the tax return process
Identify and resolve tax issues
Expand the client base and support business development activities
Participate in industry- or service-line-related organizations
Maintain proactive client relationships
Coordinate with partners to ensure timely communication and effective project planning
Coach, mentor, and train staff
Maintain knowledge of new tax issues and business trends affecting clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
Master's in taxation preferred
CPA preferred
10+ years of progressive public accounting experience
Strong technical skills in partnerships, C-corporations, and S-corporations
Knowledge of individual taxation is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple client engagements
Track record of building and sustaining client relationships and providing high-quality client service
Outstanding analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Proficient with CCH Axcess, SurePrep, BNA Income Tax Planner, CCH AnswerConnect, RIA Checkpoint, XCM, and Microsoft Office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits
Flexible work arrangement to manage personal and professional life
Professional development support
Collaborative and innovative work environment