Tax Director — Complex Individual & Flow-Through Tax (Hybrid/Remote | U.S.)

Employment Type: Full-time

Workplace Type: Hybrid or Remote (U.S.)

About the Role

A leading accounting firm is seeking a Tax Director to lead complex tax compliance and planning engagements for a high-complexity client base. This role is ideal for a technically strong leader who enjoys advisory work, mentoring teams, and overseeing quality across complex tax engagements.

You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, support technical review, and help guide and develop tax professionals across multiple engagements.

Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Planning

• Lead and review complex tax returns for:
• Individuals (1040)
• Partnerships / flow-through entities (1065)
• Trusts and related filings (as applicable)
• Corporate returns (as applicable)
• Provide proactive planning support including entity structuring and year-end planning
• Ensure compliance with federal and state tax requirements
• Stay current on tax law changes and advise on client impact

Client Advisory

• Manage client relationships and serve as a primary point of contact
• Communicate complex tax matters clearly and confidently
• Partner with internal leadership to support engagement success

Leadership

• Mentor and develop managers, seniors, and associates
• Provide technical guidance and review support
• Contribute to process improvements and workflow enhancements
• Support recruiting and onboarding as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field
• CPA required
• 10+ years of tax experience in public accounting
• Strong technical expertise in:
• Complex individual taxation (1040)
• Flow-through / partnership taxation (1065)
• Proven experience leading teams and reviewing complex returns
• Strong client management and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading planning-heavy engagements
• Exposure to multi-state tax issues
• Prior Director experience or Senior Manager experience leading complex engagements

Compensation

• Up to $220,000 base salary DOE
• Bonus eligibility
• Hybrid/remote flexibility and flexible scheduling