Director, Tax - Private Client

Forvis-Mazars; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) plan

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP is seeking a Private Client Tax Director to serve as a trusted advisor on personal, partnership, trust, and estate taxes. You will lead planning, research complex matters, and mentor a tax team while cultivating client relationships and expanding service offerings.

The role emphasizes executive collaboration, client development, and staying current on regulatory changes to ensure exceptional service and growth across the Private Client practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field.
• 9+ years of relevant progressive tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax.
• Current CPA license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexibility to travel for client engagements and internal meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of tax compliance and advisory services for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
• Conduct in-depth research on complex tax matters and communicate findings in reports.
• Review tax returns to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Build strong client relationships and provide strategic tax insights.
• Mentor and manage tax professionals to build a high-performing team.
• Oversee project tasks and optimize resource allocation for timely delivery.
• Drive business growth through client retention and development.

Skills

Tax planning

Public accounting

Leadership

Client relationships

Research

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Forvis Mazars’ Private Client tax advisors provide sophisticated tax compliance, consulting, and planning services to individuals, multi-generational families, fiduciaries, and more. Our professionals include CPAs and JDs. Partnering with our financial planners, Wealth Strategists, and Innovation teams expand your flexibility to help clients grow, preserve and protect wealth.

The Private Client Tax Director serves as a trusted advisor and member of various client service teams and must possess significant knowledge of taxation compliance and consulting related to personal, partnership, trust, estate, gift, wealth retention strategies as well as charitable entities managed by ultra-high net worth clients. The Private Client Tax Director participates in client development, and team management, and conducts research to be current as a subject matter expert.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the planning and execution of tax compliance and advisory services for individuals (Forms 1040, 1040-NR), partnerships (Form 1065), and corporations (Forms 1120, 1120-S) across a variety of industries
• Conduct in-depth research on complex tax matters, apply insights to client engagements, and communicate findings clearly through well-structured written reports
• Review tax return preparations completed by other staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards
• Build strong client relationships by identifying tax issues, delivering actionable insights, and offering strategic solutions
• Champion client service excellence, acting as a trusted advisor and fostering long-term partnerships
• Mentor and manage tax professionals, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development support to build a high-performing, collaborative team
• Delegate and oversee project tasks, ensuring timely and successful engagement delivery
• Optimize resource allocation and resolve scheduling conflicts to maintain workflow efficiency
• Drive business growth through strategic planning, client retention, and proactive business development
• Expand firm visibility and opportunities by representing the firm at industry events and networking forums
• Maintain technical expertise through ongoing Continuing Professional Education (CPE), ensuring compliance and staying ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes
• Drive thought leadership by authoring technical publications and leading internal training sessions to elevate firm-wide knowledge and capabilities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
• 9+ years of relevant progressive tax experience in public accounting, or a combination of corporate tax and public accounting
• Current and valid CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexibility to travel for client engagements and internal meetings. Travel may include overnight stays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in related field

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we’re building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being—empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers .

Legal Notice

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.

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Massachusetts Wage Transparency

Pursuant to the Massachusetts’ Wage Transparency Act, the salary range displayed is for the Massachusetts market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.