Partnership Taxation Director

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

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 partnership clients. You’ll collaborate with the Partnership Tax team to make recommendations on return preparation and tax savings opportunities, focusing on accuracy, quality and client service.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• 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 engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects across a variety of industries; provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise; market, sell, design, and implement tax‑planning strategies; manage budgets.
• Develop and maintain new business and client relationships, both with existing firm clients and new prospects.
• Manage, develop, train and mentor staff on tax projects and assess their performance during engagement and year‑end 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 pursuit activities at clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
• Experience with partnership structuring, entity formation, and mergers & acquisitions is preferred.
• 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.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
• Strong leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast‑paced, interactive, results‑based team environment.
• Can travel as needed.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is between $197,800 and $247,250. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion and is based on multiple factors, including job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity.

Benefits

For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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