Director, Tax

Current

. Lead a portfolio of tax compliance engagements, ensuring consistent quality, accurate documentation, and on-time delivery .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax compliance, engagement strategy, and risk management while effectively leading teams and managing client relationships. Proficient in financial oversight and quality improvement initiatives within a public accounting environment.

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CPA LicenseTax ComplianceEngagement StrategyClient Relationship ManagementRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Tax Engagement ReviewFederal Tax ConceptsState Tax ComplianceBudget ManagementFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Client-Facing CommunicationStakeholder ManagementCoaching and DevelopmentProfessional JudgmentProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelTax Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingCPA License

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingTax Compliance EngagementsQuality ImprovementClient RetentionRisk Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a portfolio of tax compliance engagements, ensuring consistent quality, accurate documentation, and on-time delivery
Set engagement strategy for complex clients, including risk assessment, planning expectations, staffing, timelines, and review depth
Review key tax judgments, high-risk areas, and engagement conclusions
Resolve escalated technical and client issues through research, specialist input, communication, and documentation
Oversee portfolio budgets, work in process, billing, realization, utilization, and rework
Coach and develop senior managers, managers, supervisors, and assigned engagement teams
Build and maintain client relationships through executive-level communication and expectation-setting
Support client retention and growth
Advance quality improvement, standardization, training, and technology adoption
Monitor portfolio filing calendars, extensions, delivery milestones, staffing, capacity, and utilization
Review engagement financials, including budgets versus actuals, billing, realization, and write-ups or write-downs
Track technical issues, review notes, rework, compliance findings, and escalation plans
Use client feedback, retention trends, referrals, and growth opportunities to support client relationships and practice planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
CPA license required, or equivalent active licensure as applicable
Significant experience leading and reviewing tax engagements in a public accounting environment
Advanced knowledge of federal and state tax concepts and compliance requirements
Strong engagement strategy and risk management skills
Ability to lead leaders and manage multiple concurrent priorities
Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management
Sound professional judgment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and tax software and tools
Legally authorized to work in the US for any employer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with options for fully paid employee-only health and dental coverage
Company-paid life and long-term and short-term disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance
Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
Professional growth, learning, and development opportunities
Access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning