Tax Director

Thoerner & Toma

Tax Director

San Diego, CA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Tax Director - Partner Track Opportunity

    ACCUDATA & CO. San Diego, California, United States (Hybrid)

    About the Firm

    Accudata & Co is a fast-growing, multi-state tax and advisory firm serving high-net-worth individuals, closely held businesses, and family offices across California and beyond. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a Tax Director who is ready to step into a visible leadership role — one that combines deep technical expertise with a genuine passion for growing a practice, building client relationships, and showing up in the community.

    What Makes This Opportunity Different

    Direct Partner Track within 3–5 years for the right candidate

    Opportunity to build and lead a practice area — and put your name on it

    Work directly with high-net-worth clients, business owners, and family offices

    A platform for thought leadership: speaking engagements, professional associations, and community visibility

    Less bureaucracy and more autonomy than a traditional Big Four or national firm

    Entrepreneurial culture with strong peer collaboration and leadership influence

    The Role

    As Tax Director, you will serve as a senior technical leader and firm ambassador. Your days will be split between advising complex clients, developing new relationships, and mentoring the next generation of tax professionals. You will report directly to firm Partners and play a meaningful role in strategic direction.

    Key Responsibilities

    Technical Leadership

    Provide advanced tax planning and advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, closely held businesses, and family offices

    Review complex returns across individual, corporate, partnership, fiduciary, and multi-state engagements

    Guide clients through sophisticated tax strategies including entity structuring, estate and gift planning, and transaction advisory

    Business Development & Community Engagement

    Develop and maintain referral relationships with attorneys, wealth managers, financial advisors, and family office professionals

    Client Relationship Management

    Serve as primary trusted advisor to key client relationships

    Collaborate cross-functionally with attorneys, financial advisors, and family office teams

    Deliver proactive, high-touch client service with a focus on long-term relationships

    Leadership & People Development

    Lead, mentor, and develop tax managers, seniors, and staff

    Provide technical training, guidance, and quality oversight across engagements

    Contribute to a culture of excellence, accountability, and professional growth

    Strategic Contribution

    Partner with firm leadership on growth strategy and practice development

    Help shape the firm's tax advisory platform and service offerings

    Participate in partnership-level conversations as you build toward the Partner track

    You Are a Great Fit If...

    You are a technically excellent CPA who also loves being in the room — with clients, at events, and in the community

    You have a track record of building trusted advisor relationships, not just managing engagements

    You are energized by the idea of growing a practice and becoming a recognized leader in your market

    You want the autonomy and upside of an entrepreneurial environment without starting from scratch

    You are a natural communicator and presenter who is comfortable on stage or in a boardroom

    Qualifications

    Active CPA license required

    10+ years of public accounting experience, with significant time in tax advisory

    Director or Senior Manager experience preferred

    Strong technical background in tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses

    Demonstrated business development activity or strong interest in expanding in this area

    Experience with multi-state, fiduciary, partnership, and/or estate and gift taxation a plus

    Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master's in Taxation a plus

    Compensation & Benefits

    Base salary: $220,000 to $250,000, commensurate with experience (posted in compliance with California SB 1162)

    Performance-based incentive compensation

    Partnership track within 3–5 years

    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

    Retirement plan with employer contribution

    Paid time off, paid holidays, and California Paid Sick Leave

    Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Accudata & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in accordance with California law.

    This position is not eligible for sponsorship and we do not sponsor applicants for work visas.

    The salary range listed reflects the genuine, good-faith compensation range for this role in compliance with California's pay transparency requirements (SB 1162). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.