Partnership Tax Director: Lead Strategy & Teams

Grant Thornton (US); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 197,800 - 247,250; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton (US) seeks a Partnership Tax Director to lead complex return reviews and provide strategic tax consulting for partnership clients. The role focuses on accuracy, quality, and exceptional client service across engagements.

The candidate will mentor professionals, manage multiple client teams, and drive innovative tax planning. CPA is required, with a minimum of ten years of experience in tax compliance or consulting within public accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA certification required.
• Minimum ten years of progressive tax compliance/consulting experience.
• Experience with partnership structuring, entity formation, and M&A preferred.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills.
• Strong client service, communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead reviews of complex partnership tax returns and provide consulting.
• Mentor and manage staff across engagements and year-end reviews.
• Oversee multiple client service teams and tax projects.
• Develop and maintain client relationships; pursue new business.
• Research tax matters and utilize tax software for filing.
• Respond to IRS inquiries and manage client expectations.
• Support business development, proposals, and client pursuits.

Skills

CPA

Leadership

Mentoring

Business development

Client service

Communication

Travel willingness

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Grant Thornton (US) seeks a Partnership Tax Director to lead complex return reviews and provide strategic tax consulting for partnership clients. The role focuses on accuracy, quality, and exceptional client service across engagements.

The candidate will mentor professionals, manage multiple client teams, and drive innovative tax planning. CPA is required, with a minimum of ten years of experience in tax compliance or consulting within public accounting.