Senior Tax Director, Employee Benefits & 409A

EisnerAmper India

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 220,000 - 320,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

EisnerAmper is seeking a Tax Director for the Employee Benefits Group in New York. You will serve as the senior technical authority, leading tax strategy and compliance for benefit plans, executive compensation, and related filings, while mentoring staff and guiding client engagements.

The role emphasizes technical depth, leadership, and collaboration with middle-market and PE-backed clients in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

CPA, JD, or LL.M. in Taxation required.
10+ years of employee benefits taxation, executive compensation, and deferred compensation planning.
Deep expertise in Sections 409A, 83(b), and 457; plan design and compliance.
Experience leading a tax group in a public accounting firm or law firm.
Strong ERISA knowledge and payroll reporting requirements.
Exceptional communication and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

Act as the senior technical authority on 457 plans for tax-exempt/governmental entities.
Oversee 409A compliance for non-qualified deferred compensation plans.
Advise on 83(b) elections and employer reporting obligations.
Provide guidance on qualified and non-qualified retirement and welfare plans.
Review benefit plan documents and tax filings for clients.
Serve as primary client contact for middle-market and PE-backed firms.
Mentor colleagues and support recruitment and development.
Lead reporting on Form W-2, 409A, and 457 plan activity.