Tax Director

stafffinancialgroup; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary vacation

Floating holidays

Wellness days

Hybrid schedule

Home office technology provided

Dress for Your Day

Fitness membership discounts

Continuing education opportunities

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Volunteer days

Coaching programs

Social events

Job summary

Staff Financial Group in Atlanta, GA seeks a Tax Director to lead complex engagements, strengthen client relationships, and mentor a growing tax team. This role focuses on strategic tax planning across industries and collaboration with audit on large engagements.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of public accounting tax experience, an active CPA, and strong leadership and communication skills. Hybrid schedule with up to two remote days weekly and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 8+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; Masters preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with tax software such as CCH ProSystem fx.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve complex federal and state tax returns.
• Oversee tax audits and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Lead research projects and provide strategic tax planning guidance.
• Serve as a technical resource for both clients and team members.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor tax staff at all levels.
• Collaborate with audit teams on large or multidisciplinary client engagements.

Skills

CPA license

Tax planning

Leadership

Client relationships

Tax research

CCH ProSystem fx

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s in taxation

Tools

CCH ProSystem fx

Job description

Tax Director - Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Who:

A seasoned tax professional with 8+ years of public accounting experience and an active CPA license.

What:

This role oversees complex tax engagements, leads strategic tax planning, manages client relationships, and mentors tax staff across diverse industries.

When:

The position is open for immediate hire.

Where:

Based in the Atlanta area with hybrid flexibility of up to two remote days per week.

Why:

The firm seeks a strong tax leader to ensure technical excellence, guide clients through complex issues, and support firmwide strategic initiatives.

Office Environment:

A collaborative, people-focused culture offering professional development, mentoring, and a flexible “Dress for Your Day” atmosphere.

Salary:

Competitive compensation with bonuses, 401(k) match, comprehensive benefits, generous time-off policies, and reimbursement programs.

Job Description

A highly respected and long-standing public accounting and consulting firm is seeking a Tax Director to join its growing tax team. This leadership role focuses on managing complex tax engagements, strengthening client relationships, developing staff, and contributing to strategic tax initiatives across industries such as real estate, construction, technology, and private equity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and approve complex federal and state tax returns.
• Oversee tax audits and ensure full compliance with applicable laws.
• Lead research projects and provide strategic tax planning guidance.
• Serve as a technical resource for both clients and team members.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor tax staff at all levels.
• Collaborate with audit teams on large or multidisciplinary client engagements.

Requirements:

• Active CPA license required.
• 8+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience from clients represented before tax authorities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with tax software such as CCH ProSystem fx preferred.
• Bachelor’s+ degree in accounting ; Masters in taxation preferred.

Benefits:

• Discretionary vacation, floating holidays, wellness days, and paid holidays.
• Hybrid schedule with up to two remote days weekly.
• Home office technology provided.
• “Dress for Your Day” attire flexibility.
• Fitness membership discounts or reimbursement.
• Continuing education opportunities and leadership development.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• Cell phone reimbursement, volunteer days, coaching programs, and social events.