Tax Director​/Partner

Compensation: $220,000–$350,000+ Total Compensation Potential (Base + Bonus + Partner/Equity Consideration)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin (Hybrid Flexibility Available)

Our client, one of Wisconsin's most highly recognized and award-winning tax advisory firms, is seeking an experienced Tax Director / Partner to join its executive leadership team.

This is not simply a senior tax position.

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of a growing advisory-focused firm while partnering closely with executive leadership, key stakeholders, and the firm's Chief Tax Officer.

The ideal candidate is a highly accomplished tax leader who combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen, client advisory capabilities, leadership experience, and a passion for helping both clients and team members succeed.

• $220,000–$350,000+ total compensation opportunity
• Potential Partner and/or equity-track opportunity
• Significant influence over firm strategy and growth
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Award-winning culture and workplace environment
• Advisory-first service model
• No public company audit conflicts or SEC-related complexity
• Sophisticated privately held business client base
• Strong investment in technology, automation, and innovation
• Exceptional work-life balance compared to traditional firms

Exceptional candidates with significant books of business, niche tax expertise, proven practice-growth success, or executive leadership experience may be considered above the posted compensation range.

As Tax Director / Partner, you'll help lead one of the firm's most important service lines while serving as a strategic advisor to business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals.

You'll oversee complex tax planning and compliance matters, mentor future firm leaders, guide operational initiatives, and contribute to the continued expansion of the firm's advisory capabilities.

This role combines:

• Executive Leadership
• Tax Planning & Strategy
• Business Advisory Services
• Practice Growth
• Team Development
• Client Relationship Leadership
• Technology & Process Improvement
• Strategic Firm Initiatives

• Provide oversight for federal, state, and local tax compliance and planning services
• Design and implement sophisticated tax strategies that support client profitability and long-term objectives
• Advise clients on complex transactions, entity structuring, ownership transitions, and succession planning
• Represent clients during audits, examinations, and tax controversies
• Lead technical tax initiatives across the firm

• Serve as a trusted advisor to closely held businesses and ownership groups
• Translate complex tax matters into actionable business guidance
• Build and maintain long-term strategic relationships with key clients
• Collaborate with attorneys, financial advisors, bankers, and other professional partners
• Identify planning opportunities that improve client outcomes and create long-term value

• Help shape strategic initiatives and the future direction of the tax practice
• Establish KPIs, SOPs, and quality-control processes
• Champion innovation, automation, and technology adoption
• Lead operational improvements that drive efficiency and scalability
• Participate in firm-wide leadership planning and decision-making

• Mentor, coach, and develop tax professionals at all levels
• Build future managers, directors, and partners
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Assist with recruiting and retention initiatives
• Promote technical excellence throughout the organization

• Lead networking, referral, and relationship-building initiatives
• Participat…