Tax Director – Commercial Tax

Responsibilities

• Review of tax returns, tax workpapers, and tax projections
• Possess strong technical skills in partnerships, C‑corporations, and S‑corporations
• Provide effective consulting, planning, and compliance for clients
• Research and document tax issues and identify planning opportunities
• Oversee and manage day‑to‑day needs of clients and tax return process
• Actively develop new business and expand services to existing clients
• Participate in industry or service line‑related organizations and events
• Maintain strong relationships with clients
• Coordinate with partner to ensure timeliness and effective communication
• Coaching, mentoring, and training staff
• Maintain knowledge of new tax issues and business trends

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Master’s in taxation is preferred
• CPA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements
• A track record of building and sustaining client relationships and high‑quality client service
• Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Proficient with CCH Axcess, Sureprep, BNA Income Tax Planner, CCH AnswerConnect, RIA Checkpoint, XCM, and Microsoft Office

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Hard Skills

• Tax Compliance
• Tax Planning
• Tax Research
• Analytical Skills
• Project Management

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Coaching
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA
• Master’s in Taxation