Core Tax Services Director

Location:

Houston, TX

Our Client is a leading professional services organization providing tax, assurance, and advisory solutions to businesses across the United States and internationally. Known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and commitment to professional growth, Our Client offers experienced leaders the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients, teams, and the broader organization. With a strong emphasis on relationship building, innovation, and long‑term success, Our Client provides an environment where talented professionals can advance their careers while helping businesses navigate complex financial and tax challenges.

Are you an accomplished tax professional ready to take your leadership career to the next level? Our Client is seeking a Tax Managing Director, Core Tax Services to join its Houston, TX team. This senior leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced tax professional who thrives on solving complex tax challenges, advising sophisticated clients, developing high-performing teams, and driving business growth.

As a key member of the office and regional leadership team, you will oversee complex tax engagements, provide strategic tax consulting, strengthen client relationships, and guide tax professionals at multiple levels. This role combines deep technical expertise, executive-level client advisory responsibilities, team leadership, and business development, offering the opportunity to influence both client outcomes and organizational success.

Direct complex federal, state, and other applicable tax compliance engagements while identifying opportunities to minimize client tax liabilities and reporting burdens. Oversee engagement execution, quality control, documentation, and performance metrics in accordance with established professional standards and internal quality policies. Serve as a primary client contact for complex tax matters, providing hands-on leadership and practical solutions. Make senior-level decisions regarding tax filings, preparation, and resolution of inquiries from federal and state tax authorities.

Lead the identification, analysis, and resolution of complex tax issues, providing clear research direction and technical guidance to engagement teams. Review technical tax analyses and written tax advice to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards. Oversee income tax provision matters under ASC 740, including FAS 109 and FIN 48 requirements. Provide technical expertise involving international tax, valuation allowances, tax credits, business combinations, and stock-based compensation.

Evaluate tax positions, identify emerging risks, and communicate potential legislative and regulatory changes to clients.

Develop and implement sophisticated tax planning strategies designed to reduce current and future tax liabilities and improve business outcomes. Integrate technical tax knowledge with industry-specific business insights to deliver actionable client recommendations. Identify and address tax considerations across multiple specialties, including international taxation, state and local tax (SALT), and estate planning. Provide advanced guidance within specialized areas such as corporate and individual taxation, pass-through entities, transfer pricing, accounting methods, research and development tax benefits, credits and incentives, and compensation and benefits.

Present complex tax strategies and recommendations to clients and prospective clients as appropriate. Identify innovative approaches to…