Director, US Tax & Accounting

Manila Recruitment

. Prepare and review standard US tax returns, including individual (1040), partnership (1065), S-Corporation (1120-S), and C-Corporation (1120) returns .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • PhilippinesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing and reviewing US tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120-S, while providing comprehensive tax planning and advisory services. Proven ability to manage client relationships, mentor staff, and streamline operations within a professional accounting environment.

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US Tax ExperienceQuickBooks ProficiencyClient Relationship ManagementTax Compliance AdvisoryCPA Designation

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Hard Skills

Tax Return PreparationTax PlanningFinancial Record ManagementTax ComplianceEntity Structuring Advice

Soft Skills

MentoringNegotiationAdaptabilityLeadership

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooks OnlineQuickBooks DesktopMicrosoft OfficeUltraTaxOnvio

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Fund AccountingPrivate Equity TaxationHedge Fund TaxationBig Four Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and review standard US tax returns, including individual (1040), partnership (1065), S-Corporation (1120-S), and C-Corporation (1120) returns
Provide tax projections, planning, tax notices, and general advisory services
Prepare and/or review US tax returns for small business clients, primarily compliance-driven work
Provide tax planning support, approximately 10–15% of the role, particularly toward year-end
Manage professional accounting and bookkeeping services for business owners
Manage financial records, transactions, entries, payments, and reporting primarily using QuickBooks
Provide light oversight of bookkeeping and QuickBooks-related activities
Serve as firm Tax Partner and primary point of contact
Manage client relationships and support staff
Act as a trusted year-round advisor, providing tax compliance guidance and advisory support
Streamline operations and train and educate staff
Mentor and upskill junior team members
Develop broader strategic and firm leadership responsibilities over time
Advise business owners on tax compliance, financial records, and related matters
Track deliverables independently and identify additional advisory opportunities
Support development of overseas-based, client-facing leadership in the Philippines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an advanced degree is strongly preferred
Minimum of 5 years of US tax experience
Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120S; experience across all four return types is essential
Must be willing and able to prepare tax returns personally, not solely review or delegate deliverables
Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop
Comfortable serving as primary client point of contact, managing client relationships, negotiating fees, resolving service issues, and providing tax and business advisory guidance beyond tax preparation
Ability to advise clients on LLC versus partnership structuring and entity location decisions
Able to work US Eastern-aligned hours
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Familiarity with UltraTax and Onvio is preferred
Mid- to senior-level US tax professional; preference for significantly more than five years of experience, including 15–20+ years
Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and growth-oriented
Interest in a long-term commitment and broader leadership responsibilities
Experience in fund accounting, private equity, or hedge fund taxation is a nice-to-have
Big Four or large accounting firm background is a nice-to-have
Experience managing client relationships while mentoring and overseeing internal team members is a nice-to-have
CPA designation is strongly preferred