Senior Director of Client Tax Services

Cardone Ventures; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardone Ventures in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Director of Tax Services to own client delivery and lead a growing tax practice. You will manage a portfolio of engagements, develop a team of tax professionals, and ensure top‑tier compliance and advisory work is delivered with consistency.

This senior role combines strategic client work with hands‑on leadership in an entrepreneurial environment, with opportunities to shape tax strategy and drive growth for small‑to‑mid‑market clients.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in tax in public accounting or advisory with at least 2 years in supervision
• Expertise in business tax compliance, planning, client advisory including entity structuring and pass-through taxation
• Experience managing a client portfolio independently and serving as primary client contact
• Strong experience serving small business and mid-market clients in the $1M–$100M revenue range
• Demonstrated ability to develop junior staff and hold teams to quality and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Manage and review tax compliance engagements for small business and mid-market clients
• Lead tax planning discussions to identify opportunities to reduce liability and optimize entity structure
• Support clients through transactions, entity changes, and growth events with timely guidance
• Build trusted long-term relationships and serve as the primary tax contact for the portfolio

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax planning

Entity structuring

Pass-through taxation

Team leadership

Client advisory

Public accounting

Education

Advanced degree in Taxation

Tools

Tax technology platforms

Practice management tools

Job description

We are seeking a high‑performing Director of Tax Services to own client delivery and team execution within our growing tax practice. Reporting to the VP of Tax Services, this role is the operational and technical backbone of the practice. You will manage a portfolio of client engagements, lead and develop a team of tax professionals, and ensure consistent delivery of compliance and advisory work at a high standard. This is a senior individual contributor and people manager role for someone ready to step into a director‑level position in an entrepreneurial environment.

ABOUT CARDONE VENTURES

Cardone Ventures partners with business owners to help them achieve their personal, professional, and financial goals by scaling their companies. We are building a new Tax Services division to deliver world‑class tax strategy, compliance, and advisory services directly to our client base, including entrepreneurs and small‑to‑mid‑market business owners who are building generational wealth.

SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• A client portfolio managed with consistency, accuracy, and proactive communication, resulting in strong retention and referral rates
• A team of tax professionals who are growing technically, operating efficiently, and delivering work that meets firm quality standards
• Compliance engagements completed on time with zero regulatory exposure, and advisory engagements that generate measurable client outcomes
• Internal operations that run smoothly, with documented workflows, clear accountability, and systems that scale as the practice grows

OBJECTIVES

Client Delivery and Advisory

• Manage and review tax compliance engagements for a portfolio of small business and mid‑market clients, including business and individual returns, estimates, and required filings
• Lead tax planning conversations with clients, identifying opportunities to reduce liability and optimize entity structure with a focus on actionable, implementable strategies
• Support clients navigating transactions, entity changes, and growth events with accurate and timely transactional tax guidance
• Build trusted long‑term relationships with your client portfolio and serve as a reliable point of contact for ongoing tax questions and planning

Team Leadership and Development

• Manage a small team of tax professionals including tax associates and senior associates, providing direction, review, and real‑time coaching on technical and client‑facing work
• Conduct regular 1:1s, set clear performance expectations, and create development plans that help team members grow toward the next level in their careers
• Establish quality standards and review processes that ensure accuracy and consistency across all client deliverables
• Identify and elevate capacity, performance, or technical issues to the VP of Tax Services in a timely manner

Operations and Process

• Own the day‑to‑day execution of the practice workflow, including engagement management, deadline tracking, and workload distribution across the team
• Maintain and improve internal systems, templates, and tools used for compliance and advisory delivery
• Ensure all engagements are completed in compliance with applicable professional and regulatory standards
• Monitor tax law and IRS guidance changes and communicate impacts to clients and the team proactively

Business Development Support

• Partner with the VP of Tax Services on client expansion opportunities, identifying upsell and cross‑sell potential within existing relationships
• Contribute to new client onboarding by assessing scope, setting service expectations, and transitioning accounts into the delivery workflow
• Represent the practice in client‑facing conversations at the director level, including quarterly reviews, planning meetings, and strategy sessions

COMPETENCIES

• Strong technical foundation across business and individual tax compliance, entity structuring, pass‑through taxation, and transactional advisory
• Proven ability to manage client portfolios independently while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and proactive communication
• People management capability with a track record of developing junior tax professionals and holding the team to a high standard
• Operational discipline around deadlines, workflow management, and quality control across multiple concurrent engagements
• Clear communicator who can translate complex tax concepts into language clients understand and act on
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment where priorities shift and process maturity is still evolving
• Open to using or learning AI tools to improve research, streamline workflows, and scale output across the team

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required

• 7+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or tax advisory, with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Solid expertise across business tax compliance, tax planning, and client advisory including entity structuring, pass‑through taxation, and transactional support
• Experience managing a client portfolio independently and serving as the primary client contact across engagements
• Strong experience serving small business and mid‑market clients in the $1M to $100M revenue range
• Demonstrated ability to develop junior staff and hold teams accountable to quality and deadlines

Preferred

• Advanced degree in Taxation (MST or JD/LLM)
• Experience in a high‑growth or entrepreneurial firm environment
• Familiarity with tax technology platforms and modern practice management tools
• Exposure to multi‑entity structures, founder‑led businesses, and pass‑through optimization strategies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• This position may require travel up to 10%
• Medical, dental, and vision (employee and dependents)
• 401(k) with up to 3% company match
• Parental leave: 8 weeks fully paid (primary caregiver) / 4 weeks fully paid (secondary) + 1 month remote for both
• Vacation and sick time that increases with tenure
• Pet insurance through SPOT
• Employee Assistance Program through Guardian
• Professional development reimbursements for outside courses and certifications
• $250K+ in internal education resources across Sales, Operations, Finance, People, and Marketing
• Uncapped commission eligibility for all team members

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, we recognize that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.

Cardone Ventures uses AI‑assisted tools as part of our recruiting process. These tools may be used to support resume screening, candidate outreach, or initial assessments. All hiring decisions are made by our People team and hiring managers. If you have questions about our process please contact us.