Tax Director

Job description

Tax Director

Position Summary

The Tax Director is a senior leadership role responsible for managing key client relationships, providing strategic tax planning and consulting, overseeing complex tax engagements, and leading the tax team. This is a highly client-facing position focused on client success, business development, and practice growth, with a clear path to Partner.
Location :
West Des Moines, IA ( On-Site )

Key Responsibilities

• Client Leadership :
  Manage key client relationships and provide strategic tax advice. Drive client satisfaction, business development, and practice growth.

• Tax Oversight :
  Review complex tax returns (1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S, 1041, 990). Ensure tax compliance and provide technical guidance.

• Team Leadership :
  Lead, mentor, and develop the tax team. Support hiring, training, and performance management.

• Engagement Management :
  Oversee multiple tax engagements, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Manage workflow and resource allocation.

• Firm Leadership :
  Contribute to strategic initiatives, client retention, and firm growth. Represent the firm in the business community.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 10+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience.

• 5+ years of leadership experience managing tax professionals.

• Strong experience in tax planning, consulting, and client relationship management.

• Expertise reviewing complex tax returns across multiple entity types.

• Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• CPA preferred but not required.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Taxation, Accounting, or a related field.

• Experience with tax preparation/workflow software.

• Business development, client retention, or practice growth experience.

Core Competencies

• Client Relationship Management

• Strategic Tax Planning & Consulting

• Tax Technical Expertise

• Leadership & Team Development

• Business Development & Practice Growth

• Project Management

• Communication & Collaboration

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities