Construction Tax Director – Advisory Leader

Aprio; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401k with Profit Sharing

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance & CPA support

Discretionary incentive compensation

Origination incentives

Wellness program

Remote and hybrid options

Job summary

Aprio is seeking a Tax Director for Construction Tax Services to lead and manage tax engagements for clients in the construction sector, including contractors, developers, and homebuilders.

You’ll advise on strategic tax planning, ASC 606 revenue recognition, UNICAP, and multi-state nexus, while mentoring teams and driving firm growth. Collaboration with partners and industry leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree in Taxation highly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, with a focus on federal and state tax compliance and consulting for the construction industry.
• Strong technical expertise in S-Corporation & Partnership taxation and multi-entity structures.
• In-depth knowledge of construction industry accounting and tax issues, including long-term contracts (Section 460), bonding, and state nexus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review complex income tax engagements for construction clients, including partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations.
• Manage and mentor engagement teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to project deadlines.
• Provide strategic tax consulting related to job costing, revenue recognition (ASC 606), UNICAP, percentage-of-completion accounting, and multi-state nexus issues.
• Advise clients on entity structure, succession planning, ownership transitions, and tax-efficient strategies for mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations within the construction industry.
• Identify opportunities for tax savings, credits, and incentives, including R&D, energy efficiency, and equipment depreciation.
• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations affecting construction operations, including payroll tax, sales and use tax, and gross receipts tax.
• Collaborate with assurance and advisory teams to deliver integrated solutions that align with clients’ operational and financial goals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to C-level executives, providing insights on the financial and operational tax implications of construction projects and business strategies.
• Drive growth by developing new client relationships and expanding services to existing clients.
• Participate in industry events and thought leadership efforts to enhance the firm’s visibility in the construction market.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client relationships

Tax consulting

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting

Master’s in Taxation preferred

Tools

CCH Axcess

CaseWare

Job description

Aprio is seeking a Tax Director for Construction Tax Services to lead and manage tax engagements for clients in the construction sector, including contractors, developers, and homebuilders.

You’ll advise on strategic tax planning, ASC 606 revenue recognition, UNICAP, and multi-state nexus, while mentoring teams and driving firm growth. Collaboration with partners and industry leadership is essential.