Tax Director

JK Executive Strategies is proud to partner with a well-established, growing organization who is seeking a talented tax professional to step into a highly visible Tax Director role and help lead the continued evolution of its tax function. This is an exceptional opportunity for a Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager ready to take the next step in their career, particularly someone looking to transition from public accounting into a role offering greater autonomy, broader leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to directly influence the growth and direction of a tax practice.

The Tax Director will combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership and strategic responsibility. In addition to overseeing complex tax matters and proactive planning, this individual will have the opportunity to shape how the tax function operates and grows—enhancing processes, developing talent, introducing new capabilities and technology, and helping define the future client service model. For the right individual, this is more than a traditional tax position.

It is an opportunity to move beyond managing engagements and deadlines and into a role with true ownership, visibility, and influence.

• A genuine step into leadership. Take on Director-level responsibility with the opportunity to influence strategy, operations, people, and growth.
• Greater ownership and autonomy. Help shape the tax function rather than simply inherit an established way of doing things.
• Broader client impact. Move beyond compliance work and play a meaningful role in proactive tax planning and sophisticated financial advisory matters.
• Direct organizational impact. Work collaboratively with senior professionals and have a voice in decisions affecting the continued development of the tax offering.
• Opportunity to build. Improve processes, leverage technology, develop talent, and help determine how the function scales.

A compelling alternative to the traditional public accounting path. Apply the technical expertise and leadership skills developed in public accounting in an entrepreneurial environment with broader responsibility and influence.

• Lead and continue to develop the organization's tax function, including service standards, processes, technology, workflow, and quality-control practices.
• Provide proactive tax planning, advisory services, and strategic guidance on complex individual and business tax matters.
• Oversee the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax filings, including individual, trust, partnership, and S corporation returns (Forms 1040, 1041, 1065, 1120S, and related filings).
• Serve as a senior technical resource on complex tax matters and provide practical guidance to internal professionals and clients.
• Represent clients and serve as an authorized agent, when appropriate, in matters involving federal, state, and local taxing authorities.
• Maintain strong quality-control standards, including review of complex and high-impact returns.
• Evaluate and enhance tax workflow management, planning calendars, documentation standards, and risk-management practices to support continued growth.
• Analyze client tax positions and financial information to identify planning opportunities and provide forward-looking recommendations.
• Research advanced and emerging tax matters and translate technical findings into clear, actionable guidance.
• Develop, supervise, and mentor tax professionals while establishing high standards for technical quality, efficiency, accountability, and client service.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, technology utilization, and service delivery.
• Lead strategic initiatives related to the continued evolution of the tax function, including…