Director - Tax - CPA

About the job:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the head tax department and help management to take informative decisions in the organization. He/She is also expected to be up to date on new tax law changes.

Responsibilities:

- Assist clients in complying with federal, state, and local tax requirements while monitoring filing deadlines.

- Be able to review business and personal tax returns, supervises staff with respect to tax assignments and keeps them advised of tax developments.

- Prepare and deliver Tax Optimization Plans to individuals, small and medium businesses.

- Provides specific guidelines for special tax engagement such as employee benefit plans, incorporation, trusts, etc. Represents clients before tax authorities.

- Research tax questions raised by clients and staff.

- Lead practice development process.

- Lead practicing tax firms acquisition process.

- Review tax entries of associates into accounting software.

Qualifications and other Requirements:

- 12+ years of Tax Preparation/Reviewer experience at public accounting firms is a Must.

- Proven work experience as a Direct Tax Expert

- Advanced knowledge of the tax code for individuals and small business

- Must be a licensed CPA.

- Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures

- QuickBooks accounting software experience

- Computer literacy, numerical skills, and attention to detail