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Tax Director

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Tax Director — Complex Individual Tax (Hybrid/Remote | U.S.) Employment Type:

Full-time

Workplace Type:

Hybrid or Remote (U.S.)

About the Role

A leading consulting firm is seeking a

Tax Director

to lead complex tax compliance and planning engagements for a high‑complexity client base. This role is ideal for a technically strong leader who enjoys advisory work, mentoring teams, and overseeing quality across complex tax engagements.

You’ll serve as a trusted advisorwrnod to clients, support technical review, and help guide and develop tax professionals across multiple engagements.

Responsibilities Tax Compliance & Planning

Lead and review complex tax returns for:

Partnerships / flow‑through entities (1065)

Trusts and related filings

Corporate returns

Provide proactive planning support, including entity structuring and year‑end planning

Ensure compliance with federal and state tax requirements

Stay current on tax law changes and advise on client impact

Manage client relationships and serve as a primary point of contact

Communicate complex tax matters clearly and confidently

Partner with internal leadership to support engagement success

Leadership

Mentor and develop managers

जरिए seniors and associates

Provide technical guidance and review support

Contribute to process improvements and workflow enhancements

Support recruiting and onboarding as needed

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA required

10+ years

of tax experience, public accounting experience

Strong technical expertise in:

Complex individual taxation (1040), Flow‑through / partnership taxation (1065)

Proven experience leading teams

Strong client management and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to multi‑state tax issues

Prior Director experience or Senior Manager experience leading complex engagements and teams

Compensation

Up to $220,000 base salary DOE

Hybrid/remote flexibility and flexible scheduling

Opportunity for growth

Seniority Level

Director

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