Tax Director

Building a tech-forward accounting and tax advisory firm to help founders create and preserve wealth

Zhong & Sanchez is a tech-forward, full-service accounting and tax advisory firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area. We partner with founders and high-growth companies to deliver expert accounting, tax, and strategic financial guidance. We’re building a new kind of professional services firm - one where intelligent systems, forward-thinking experts, and entrepreneurial clients thrive together.

As part of our rapid growth, we’re seeking an experienced Tax Director to lead and expand our tax practice. This high-impact leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the future of the firm’s tax strategy, client experience, and service innovation.

• Lead, scale, and innovate the firm’s tax practice with full accountability for growth, client delivery, and team performance.
• Deliver exceptional advisory and compliance services to entrepreneurial businesses, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Drive expansion through deeper client relationships, new service lines, and proactive business development.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, offering insight on complex tax matters and structuring opportunities.
• Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing tax team within a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.
• Partner with product, engineering, and leadership teams to enhance automation and digital capabilities.
• Leverage technology, innovation, and shared resources to deliver a modern, scalable tax platform.

• Active CPA license required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in business taxation—preferably within a Big 4, large national, or leading regional firm.
• Proven success leading complex client engagements.
• Exceptional relationship management and client advisory skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and grow high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Tech-savvy, entrepreneurial, and thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

• A leadership platform to build and scale a premier tax practice in the Silicon Valley market.
• Competitive compensation, annual performance bonus, and participation in an equity incentive program (stock options or profits interests) aligned with long-term growth.
• The infrastructure and innovation of a modern firm combined with the autonomy and culture of a boutique practice.
• Comprehensive benefits: health coverage, retirement plan, paid time off, and wellness programs.
• Ongoing career development and leadership mentorship from experienced partners.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your impact will shape clients, colleagues, and the future of the profession.

This is a remote position working California PST hours, with 10% travel to work with team in-person.

United States $-$