Tax Director

JOB TITLE: Tax Director

OFFICE LOCATION: White Plains, NY

PLEASE NOTE: All interviews are kept confidential.

Summary/Objective

Our client, an outstanding and reputable Private Legal & Accounting Firm is seeking a tax leader. This candidate will be responsible for the firm’s tax compliance, tax planning and accounting for income taxes. This is an opportunity for a charismatic leader to oversee a ten-person practice. Candidates must have experience with planning for pass-through entities designed for high-net-worth individuals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be current with tax legislation
• Responsible for completion of federal and state income tax returns including all related analysis and support
• Responsible for audits of federal and state tax, income tax and state and local filings
• Conduct tax planning
• Supervise a staff of ten
• Liaison with operating management on tax issues and accounting staff on tax accounting issues
• Ensuring that appropriate internal controls are in place over accounting for income taxes
• Maintain strong client relations and cross-sell services within the assigned group of clients
• Manage, develop, train and mentor staff on tax projects
• Advise clients with recommendations on business and process improvements and serve as a business advisor to clients
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Master’s degree in taxation preferred
• JD and/or CPA is required
• Seven or more years of related tax consulting experience
• Excellent analytical, technical and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP and tax compliance and consulting
• Experience training and developing staff
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and under pressure
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines
  
  

THIS POSITION OFFERS THE FOLLOWING:

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Hybrid work schedule to promote work/life balance
• Substantial growth opportunities
• Generous time-off policy
• Amazing benefits package; medical, dental, vision, and a 401k
  
  

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