Senior Tax Director – On-Site, West Des Moines

Synectics Inc; Iowa; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Synectics Inc. seeks a Tax Director in West Des Moines, IA. This senior, client-facing role leads relationships, provides strategic tax planning, and oversees complex engagements, with a clear path toward Partner.

The position emphasizes client success, business development, and practice growth, on-site at West Des Moines, IA. Leadership of a tax team and firm initiatives are core to the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing tax professionals.
• Strong experience in tax planning, consulting, and client relationship management.
• Expertise reviewing complex tax returns across multiple entity types.
• Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Client Leadership: Manage key client relationships and provide strategic tax advice. Drive client satisfaction, business development, and practice growth.
• Tax Oversight: Review complex tax returns and ensure tax compliance while providing technical guidance.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the tax team; support hiring, training and performance management.
• Engagement Management: Oversee multiple tax engagements, ensuring quality and timely delivery; manage workflow and resources.
• Firm Leadership: Contribute to strategic initiatives, client retention, and firm growth; represent the firm in the business community.

Skills

Client Leadership

Tax Planning

Client Relationship Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree in Taxation/Accounting

Tools

Tax Software

Job description

Synectics Inc. seeks a Tax Director in West Des Moines, IA. This senior, client-facing role leads relationships, provides strategic tax planning, and oversees complex engagements, with a clear path toward Partner.

The position emphasizes client success, business development, and practice growth, on-site at West Des Moines, IA. Leadership of a tax team and firm initiatives are core to the role.