Tax Director

Director of Tax | Austin, Dallas, Houston, New York, or Washington, D.C. | Hybrid

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I'm currently conducting a search for a Director of Tax with a Top 50 law firm to lead its U.S. and international tax function. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an experienced tax professional with deep partnership tax expertise and a blend of public accounting and in-house experience.

Location Options

• Austin, TX
• Dallas, TX
• Houston, TX
• New York, NY
• Washington, D.C.

Schedule

• Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's U.S. and international tax strategy, compliance, planning, and risk management functions.
• Oversee complex partnership tax matters, including partner reporting, Schedule K-1s, PTET, multistate compliance, and withholding obligations.
• Manage international tax planning, transfer pricing, treaty matters, and cross-border structuring initiatives.
• Advise executive leadership on tax implications of strategic business decisions.
• Lead federal, state, local, and international tax audits and controversy matters.
• Drive tax technology, automation, governance, and process improvement initiatives.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing tax team. xhqgsiq

Qualifications

• CPA required
• 12+ years of progressive tax experience
• Combination of public accounting and industry experience preferred
• Deep expertise in partnership taxation, pass-through entities, and multistate tax
• Experience with large, complex partnerships strongly preferred
• Prior leadership experience building and managing tax teams
• International tax experience preferred

Compensation

• Base Salary: $230,000 - $340,000
• Annual Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous PTO

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior tax leader seeking a strategic, high-impact role with significant visibility across the executive team and partnership.