Title: Tax Director, Privately Held Business
Location: New York City, NY (Madison Ave.)
Salary: $194,000 – $254,000
Overview: Accounting and consulting firm is seeking a Tax Director to join its Privately Held Business practice in New York City. This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing complex tax engagements, driving business development, and developing the next generation of tax professionals — all within a firm that emphasizes career growth, work-life integration, and a collaborative culture.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform technical review of engagement work papers and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S-corps, and C-corps
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Provide consultation on business and/or personal transactions and their related tax implications, consequences, and treatment
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Develop responses to IRS and other regulatory and tax authority audits, notices, and inquiries
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Manage larger, complex engagements and multi-client workflows to minimize risk, meet deadlines, and maximize engagement economics
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Lead new business development opportunities
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Identify and pursue extended service opportunities within the existing client base
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Conduct or review high-level research on complex and emerging tax issues; prepare supporting memorandums
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Ensure appropriate resource assignment across engagement roles
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Stay current on tax law changes and provide updates and training to the broader tax practice
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Mentor and develop less experienced professionals on engagement management, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and client relations
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or a related discipline
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CPA, JD, or EA designation (must be qualified to practice before the IRS)
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Minimum 8 years of public accounting experience in taxation or equivalent
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Minimum 4 years in a managerial role involving clients and team members
Preferred
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Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation
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Subject matter expert in a specific area of taxation
Benefits
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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Generous PTO and paid sick time
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Flexible work arrangements
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401(k) with profit sharing
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Wellness program
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Generous parental leave
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11 paid holidays
