Partnership Tax Director

Grant Thornton; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm seeks a Partnership Tax Director in Miami, responsible for overseeing complex tax engagements and mentoring a talented team. This role involves managing client relationships, developing tax strategies, and ensuring compliance within a collaborative environment. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in partnership taxation and possess exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of progressive tax compliance and/or consulting experience required.
• Experience with partnerships, entity formation, and mergers & acquisitions preferred.
• Strong understanding of Sub-chapter K taxation required.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of tax returns and provide consulting services for partnership clients.
• Oversee tax projects across various industries and maintain client relationships.
• Attract, mentor, and train staff while managing performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client service

Leadership

Communication

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Job description

As the Partnership Tax Director, you’ll lead the team’s production of primary and secondary reviews of complex tax returns and provide tax consulting services for your partnership clients – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with the Partnership Tax team and make recommendations on return preparation and tax savings opportunities, focusing on accuracy, quality and client service because together is how we succeed. From day one, you’ll be empowered by high quality tools and resources to thrive in your role to meet client needs, deliver high-value solutions, and help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include :

• Evaluate the tax aspects of partnership agreements and manage the client's Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 704b accounts
• Attract and mentor talented professionals
• Oversee the efforts of multiple client services teams on client engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects in a wide variety of industries; provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients; market, sell, design, and implement tax-planning strategies for clients and manage to budget
• Develop and maintain new business and client relationships, both with existing Firm clients and new clients
• Manage, develop, train and mentor staff on tax projects and assess their performance for engagement and year-end performance reviews
• Research and consult on various tax matters, primarily in Sub-chapter K-Partnership taxation; utilize tax-related software to prepare and process returns and research tax matters
• Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities
• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure deadlines are met, and enhance client relationships
• Lead and support business development activities, such as identification, proposal development and other pursuit activities at clients
• Other duties as assigned

You have the following technical skills and qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA required
• Minimum ten years of progressive tax compliance and / or tax consulting experience in public accounting or a combination of industry and public accounting experience
• You have experience with partnership structuring, entity formation and mergers & acquisitions is preferred
• You have excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting / technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP, partnership returns, joint venture and non-corporate entity tax returns and understanding of Sub-chapter K partnership taxation, is required
• You have exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• You demonstrate strong leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• You have the ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment