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Director, Private Client Group

Phaxis · New York, NY, USA ·

Pay:
$200,000-$350,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

A New York City based Certified Public Accounting and Consulting firm with a New York and Florida presence is seeking to hire a Director, Private Client Group to join their teams. This is a hybrid position in New York City.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Act as a primary advisor to high-net-worth clients, delivering thoughtful tax planning and compliance solutions across individual, trust, estate, and pass-through entity matters.
  • Oversee complex tax engagements from planning through execution, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to firm standards.
  • Review advanced individual, fiduciary, and partnership tax returns and related deliverables.
  • Partner with clients\' external advisors (attorneys, wealth managers, family office professionals) to address multi-dimensional tax and wealth considerations.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop Managers and Senior Managers, providing coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback.
  • Support Partners in strengthening long-term client relationships and identifying opportunities to expand services.
  • Monitor changes in tax legislation and translate developments into practical guidance for clients and internal teams.
  • Contribute to practice initiatives, including training, process improvement, and knowledge sharing within the Private Client Group.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • Bachelor\'s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA preferred.

Experience

  • 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience with a strong focus on high-net-worth taxation.
  • Demonstrated experience with individual, trust, estate, and partnership tax matters.
  • Prior experience supervising teams and reviewing complex tax work.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility with clients and colleagues.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Compensation

  • Competitive annual salary in the range of $200,000 to $350,000, based on individual\'s experience level.

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