Tax Director

The Company: The client is a top one hundred accounting and consulting firm in the west region. Serving clients for over fifty years, Client has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, Client continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year.

The Position: Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity. Serves as a subject matter expert in discipline or industry. Performs all tasks related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time. Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary. Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Audit and Assurance department with larger clients.

• $208,000 to $251,000
• Paid overtime available.
• Competitive bonus structure
• Profit Sharing
• Hybrid Work Schedule Available and Remote Work (position specific)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life and Disability Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Generous Paid Time off Package and Eight Paid Holidays
• 401K W/ 5% dollar matching by employer depending on the employee amount up to a maximum of 5%.
• Paid CPE, Study Course
• Paid Parking
• Paid gym membership and wellness program.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and Audit and Assurance staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
• Assume client service responsibility for clients, the Tax Manager collaborates directly with our clients where the responsibility is delegated from the partner.
• Communicates the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firms’ clients.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members, reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, development training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
• Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.

Qualifications:

• Ten years’ experience in public accounting and a minimum of three years as a senior manager prior, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
• At least two years of experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
• Minimum of one year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, master’s degree in taxation preferred.
• Forty hours of continuing education are required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
• A current and valid certified public accountant’s license is required.
• Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.’
• Occasional travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars.
• Occasional overtime work is required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work from January 1 to April 15, may be more than 55 hours per week.

Base Salary: $208,000 to $251,000

Apply HERE or Send Resume to Amy@theipgteam.com