Tax Director

A nationally recognized public accounting and advisory firm is seeking an experienced Tax Director to join its fully remote tax practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic tax leader who enjoys serving as a trusted advisor, mentoring high-performing teams, and partnering with middle-market clients across a variety of industries. The firm offers a collaborative, people-first culture, significant career growth opportunities, and the flexibility of working remotely while leading complex client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex tax engagements for corporations, partnerships, S corporations, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and closely held businesses.
• Provide proactive tax planning, consulting, and strategic guidance to clients throughout the year.
• Review complex tax returns and technical tax research while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for key clients, delivering exceptional service and identifying opportunities to add value.
• Partner with firm leadership to develop tax strategies, resolve complex issues, and drive client success.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Tax Managers, Seniors, and Staff while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture.
• Oversee engagement planning, staffing, budgeting, and project execution to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Support practice growth through business development, networking, proposal support, and cross-selling additional advisory services.
• Stay current on changes in tax legislation and communicate relevant developments to clients and internal teams.
• Help shape the strategic direction of the tax practice through leadership initiatives and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• 8+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Experience managing complex tax engagements and serving as the trusted advisor for middle-market clients.
• Proven leadership experience developing, coaching, and mentoring tax professionals.
• Excellent communication, client relationship management, and project management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fully remote, collaborative environment while managing multiple priorities.