Director, Business Management - Tax Services

Job Responsibilities

• Review complex corporate, partnership, trust, and individual tax returns for entertainment industry professionals, athletes, high‑net‑worth individuals, family offices, and their related entities.
• Provide strategic tax planning and consulting, identifying opportunities to minimize tax exposure and support clients' long‑term financial objectives.
• Conduct technical tax research and provide guidance on complex tax matters.
• Review accounting workpapers and supporting schedules related to tax return preparation.
• Develop and nurture long‑term client relationships by serving as a trusted advisor and delivering exceptional client service.
• Develop practical solutions for clients and lead the implementation of tax planning strategies.
• Define engagement objectives, scope, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with clients and engagement teams.
• Assess engagement staffing needs and ensure appropriate resources are assigned to meet client and business objectives.
• Anticipate, identify, and resolve complex engagement issues while managing project risks and client expectations.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, proactively providing updates and soliciting feedback throughout engagements.
• Manage engagement economics, including budgets, realization, profitability, and overall financial performance.
• Partner with firm leadership to develop practice strategy, support growth initiatives, and enhance service offerings to meet evolving market needs.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client retention, improve utilization, develop talent, and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Drive business development efforts by cultivating existing client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and supporting practice growth initiatives.
• Coach, mentor, and develop managers, senior professionals, and staff while fostering a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.
• Promote knowledge sharing and technical development across the team.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to firm initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• CPA license required.
• Minimum of 9 years of progressive U.S. public accounting experience with increasing responsibility in tax compliance, consulting, client management, and people leadership.
• Experience reviewing complex corporate, partnership, trust, and individual tax returns.
• Experience serving entertainment industry professionals, athletes, high‑net‑worth individuals, family offices, or similarly complex clients.
• Demonstrated success developing client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and contributing to business development and practice growth initiatives.
• Strong leadership, project management, and people development skills, including coaching and mentoring high‑performing teams.
• Strong technical tax research, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with tax software and related technologies.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Taxation or related field.
• Experience leading complex client engagements and managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience developing and implementing tax planning strategies for high‑net‑worth individuals and closely held businesses.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Wellness program.
• Generous parental leave.
• 11 paid holidays.

Pay Range

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Colorado residents, the compensation range for this position: $154,200 – $210,000. For Washington residents, Illinois residents, New York residents, and Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $169,600 – $231,000. For Northern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $177,300 – $241,500. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location.

EEO and Employment Policies

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.