Director of Tax Finance

Job Description

At Eisner Amper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you're starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the Eisner Amper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you'll love from top to bottom - we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.

Eisner Amper's tax team is seeking a Director of Tax Finance to join their growing team. This role is hybrid with 3 days per week in office. This is a leadership role, directly managing the Revenue Cycle & Billing Operations and Pricing, Realization & Profitability functions, and working in close, dotted-line partnership with the FP&A team on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

This position reports directly to the Tax Service Line COO and will work closely with tax leaders across the practice as well as the broader Finance Group. We are seeking someone who thrives in a growing environment and in providing colleagues and clients with exceptional service.

What it Means to Work for Eisner Amper:

* You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry

* You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance

* You will join a culture that has received multiple top "Places to Work" awards

* We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions

* We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation

* Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work

* Numerous Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our Belonging efforts

What Work You Will be Responsible For:

* Oversee profitability & realization initiatives, including direct conversations with partners/directors responsible for billing

* Oversee pricing strategy, engagement economics, and bill rate setting

* Oversee monthly billing and collection initiatives, including direct conversations with partners/directors responsible for billing

* Maintain compliance with engagement letter requirements and firm time entry and billing policies

* Oversee AR aging management, write-off approvals, the tax locator AR lock policy, and escalation of at-risk balances

* Lead and develop Tax Operations team members

* Work closely with the FP&A team to align budgeting, forecasting, and reporting priorities

* Set priorities and provide guidance across budgeting/forecasting, billing/collections, and pricing/profitability work streams

* Serve as primary financial advisor to the Tax Service Line COO and tax practice leadership

* Develop annual tax practice budget with the Tax Service Line COO

* Oversee preparation of the monthly reporting package, including P&L, KPIs, headcount, and utilization, for practice leadership and other key stakeholders

* Prepare forecasts on billings, collections, realization, and other financial metrics

* Work with local tax service line and niche leaders on the economics of their offices/niches

* Participate in periodic Tax Partner meetings to discuss practice economics

* Review post-engagement economics against pricing assumptions

* Participate in and lead ad hoc special projects related to client economics, including annual client continuance meetings

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

* 10+ years of experience in a finance role, with particular emphasis on operations and financial leadership

* Prior experience managing and developing a team

Preferred/Desired

Qualifications:

* Familiarity or work experience in public accounting preferred

* Strong project management skills

* Ability to handle and prioritize multiple or changing work tasks

* Ability to work remotely and in office when necessary

* Ability to lead presentations to leaders at various levels

Physical Requirements

This position primarily operates in a professional office environment and requires the ability to sit for extended periods while using a computer and telephone. The role also involves occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of items up to 20 pounds. Visual acuity, manual dexterity, and clear communication skills are essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Our Tax Team:

As the largest service line within the firm, Eisner Amper's Tax Group not only provides trusted and innovative tax solutions to its clients, but it creates new opportunities for employees to grow, both personally and professionally. With a range of specialties based on location and industry, employees have the flexibility to focus on the work they want to do and the autonomy to shape their careers in a fulfilling way.

A hybrid between a general tax practice and a hyper-specialized firm, our culture…