Managing Tax Director

HireMinds; Village of Briarcliff Manor (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Briarcliff Manor is seeking a Managing Tax Director to lead their tax department. This role involves managing tax compliance, planning, and consultancy while developing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of tax experience, a CPA license, and expertise in federal and state tax laws. An analytical mindset and excellent leadership skills are essential for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive individual tax experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws.
• CPA license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tax function for individual, corporate, partnership, and trust taxation.
• Ensure compliance with tax filings and laws.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on complex tax matters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s in Taxation or JD

Tools

CCH Axcess

UltraTax

ProSystem fx

BNA

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Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Managing Tax Director to lead our tax department with a focus on strategic direction, technical excellence, and operational effectiveness. This role is responsible for managing all tax-related functions including compliance, planning, risk management, and client advisory, while overseeing and developing a high-performing team. As a key member of the leadership team, the Managing Tax Director will also contribute to firm-wide initiatives and growth strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall tax function including individual, corporate, partnership, and trust taxation.
• Oversee tax planning and consulting for clients across multiple industries and jurisdictions.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to clients on complex tax matters including structuring, transactions, succession planning, and regulatory changes.
• Review and approve high-level tax returns and related documentation.
• Maintain deep technical knowledge of evolving tax laws and lead internal updates and training.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals at all levels.
• Monitor and improve departmental workflows, procedures, and use of tax technology tools.
• Coordinate with external auditors, legal counsel, and tax authorities as needed.
• Support business development efforts by building client relationships and identifying new service opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s in Taxation or JD preferred.
• CPA license required.
• 10+ years of progressive Individual tax experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership or director-level role.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Proven experience managing a team and client relationships.
• Deep expertise in business taxation; experience with high-net-worth individuals is a plus.
• Proficiency in tax preparation and research software (e.g., CCH Axcess, UltraTax, ProSystem fx, BNA, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Preferred Attributes

• Previous experience in a public accounting firm or small to mid-sized tax advisory firm.
• Comfortable leading change and improving operational efficiencies.
• Strong presence and confidence in client-facing situations and team leadership.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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