Senior Tax Director

1 week ago


McKinleyville, California, United States TaxFyle Full time

Job Title: Tax Director

Job Overview:

The Tax Director will lead all tax-related activities for our diverse CPA firm, ensuring compliance, enhancing tax strategies, and providing top-tier service to our clients. This role demands a high level of expertise in complex tax issues, exceptional leadership abilities, and a client-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Tax Strategy and Planning:
    • Develop and implement advanced tax strategies for a diverse portfolio of clients, focusing on the more complex tax issues.
    • Advise clients on tax planning opportunities, including tax-efficient structuring and compliance.
    • Analyze and interpret multi-state tax regulations and provide strategic guidance to optimize clients' tax positions.
  • Client Management:
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as the primary point of contact for tax-related matters.
    • Understand clients' business operations and tailor tax solutions to meet their specific needs.
    • Provide high-quality, timely advice and support to clients on complex tax issues.
  • Compliance and Reporting:
    • Oversee the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
    • Manage and coordinate multi-state tax compliance and reporting activities, including sales and use tax, income tax, and property tax.
    • Stay abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations, ensuring that clients' tax positions are updated accordingly.
  • Leadership and Team Management:
    • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
    • Oversee the recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of tax staff.
    • Implement best practices and efficient processes within the tax department.
  • Business Development:
    • Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the firm's tax practice.
    • Develop and present proposals to prospective clients, showcasing the firm's expertise and capabilities.
    • Contribute to marketing efforts and industry networking to enhance the firm's presence and reputation.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    • Work closely with attest, accounting, consulting, and advisory teams to provide integrated services and holistic solutions to clients.
    • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of services and adherence to firm standards.

Qualifications:

  • CPA certification required
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in tax advisory and compliance, with significant experience in complex tax issues preferred.
  • Proven experience in a leadership role, managing a team of tax professionals within a CPA firm.

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off

Schedule:

  • Monday – Friday

Ability to Relocate:

  • McKinleyville, CA
  • Relocation required prior to start date.