Tax Director
Reynolds + Rowella, Ridgefield, CT, United States
Due to Company growth, we are looking to expand our Leadership team and continue building for the Future! This is an excellent leadership opportunity to be part of an independent, successful, family-oriented Professional Services Firm that provides a healthy work/life balance, flexibility, and career growth. We have been named a Top Workplace by Hearst Media Group multiple years, recognized in Accounting Today as a Top Firm in New England, Inside Public Accounting Top 400 Firms, and Best of Accounting Award! With offices in Ridgefield and New Canaan CT, Reynolds + Rowella provides accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses. We’re proud to be one of the few independent regional accounting firms in Fairfield County—offering the expertise and reach of a large firm with the personal touch of a close-knit team, where quality always comes before quantity. We’re built on culture, powered by our people, and driven by purpose.
Why work with Reynolds + Rowella? We offer:
Healthy Work/Life Balance – Hybrid Work Schedules
Rewarding Working Culture – team building and volunteer events, employee-led committees
Coaching/Mentorship Programs for our staff
401(k) savings plan with company match
Strong Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary/Company Paid Life Insurance, short/long-term disability insurance, Medical FSA and Dependent Care
Generous PTO Program + Paid Holiday Schedule
Tuition / CPA exam & study materials reimbursement, including paid weekly study time
Gym Membership reimbursement
Summer Flex Time/Hours – off Fridays
Dress for your day policy
Summary of Position The Tax Director handles multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring the engagements are appropriately scheduled and staffed based on the complexity and size. The Tax Director is also responsible for developing and training managers and staff as well as participating in mentoring employees. This position will also be responsible for the strategic decisions relating to the practice and the tax department and will also aid in marketing efforts and developing new business.
Essential Functions
Review of highly complex individual and business returns
Develop strong relationships with clients and become their primary contact
Responsible for ensuring client retention through effective problem resolution, negotiations, and proactive client follow-up
Maintain a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client business
Negotiate client fees and any additional billing fees
Coach all levels of staff during the planning, execution, completion phases of client engagement
Responsible for planning, organizing, running monthly technical meetings for professional staff
Notify partner group of changes in federal, state, and other applicable tax laws prior to commencement of change
Regularly and proactively report to the partner group on any updates or changes within tax department, status of engagement projects, any issues within department along with recommended solutions, and ROI of current initiatives or developments within tax department
Proactively identify inefficiencies and insufficiencies within tax department and actively work to reduce or eliminate them
Responsible for ensuring the tax department has proper staffing and actively forecasting staffing needs
Regularly work with audit department coordinating client visits between audit/tax department
Actively participate in new business development through networking and proposals – must understand and actively market all firm services
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in public accounting with demonstrated progression in complexity and scope
Experience reviewing complex individual and business returns
CPA license, preferably for the state of CT
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent ability to multi-task
Ability to work heavy overtime from January to April 15 (may be in excess of 55 hours per week). Occasional overtime work required throughout the year.
Reynolds + Rowella, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements Reynolds + Rowella, LLP 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. This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive and management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the tasks as assigned at any time. Nothing in this position description changes the at‑will employment relationship existing between the company and its employees.
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Why work with Reynolds + Rowella? We offer:
Healthy Work/Life Balance – Hybrid Work Schedules
Rewarding Working Culture – team building and volunteer events, employee-led committees
Coaching/Mentorship Programs for our staff
401(k) savings plan with company match
Strong Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary/Company Paid Life Insurance, short/long-term disability insurance, Medical FSA and Dependent Care
Generous PTO Program + Paid Holiday Schedule
Tuition / CPA exam & study materials reimbursement, including paid weekly study time
Gym Membership reimbursement
Summer Flex Time/Hours – off Fridays
Dress for your day policy
Summary of Position The Tax Director handles multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring the engagements are appropriately scheduled and staffed based on the complexity and size. The Tax Director is also responsible for developing and training managers and staff as well as participating in mentoring employees. This position will also be responsible for the strategic decisions relating to the practice and the tax department and will also aid in marketing efforts and developing new business.
Essential Functions
Review of highly complex individual and business returns
Develop strong relationships with clients and become their primary contact
Responsible for ensuring client retention through effective problem resolution, negotiations, and proactive client follow-up
Maintain a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client business
Negotiate client fees and any additional billing fees
Coach all levels of staff during the planning, execution, completion phases of client engagement
Responsible for planning, organizing, running monthly technical meetings for professional staff
Notify partner group of changes in federal, state, and other applicable tax laws prior to commencement of change
Regularly and proactively report to the partner group on any updates or changes within tax department, status of engagement projects, any issues within department along with recommended solutions, and ROI of current initiatives or developments within tax department
Proactively identify inefficiencies and insufficiencies within tax department and actively work to reduce or eliminate them
Responsible for ensuring the tax department has proper staffing and actively forecasting staffing needs
Regularly work with audit department coordinating client visits between audit/tax department
Actively participate in new business development through networking and proposals – must understand and actively market all firm services
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in public accounting with demonstrated progression in complexity and scope
Experience reviewing complex individual and business returns
CPA license, preferably for the state of CT
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent ability to multi-task
Ability to work heavy overtime from January to April 15 (may be in excess of 55 hours per week). Occasional overtime work required throughout the year.
Reynolds + Rowella, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements Reynolds + Rowella, LLP 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. This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive and management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the tasks as assigned at any time. Nothing in this position description changes the at‑will employment relationship existing between the company and its employees.
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