Tax Director

Elevate; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) plan

Generous PTO

Paid firm holidays

Discretionary performance bonus

Job summary

Elevate is seeking an experienced Tax Director in Boca Raton to lead and grow the firm’s tax practice within Elevate’s national platform. The role focuses on advisory, planning, and compliance for construction and real estate clients, with opportunities to shape strategy, client service, and team development.

The ideal candidate has a strong generalist tax background, 10+ years in public accounting tax, and CPA licensure, with experience in international taxation preferred.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license is required.
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience.
• Strong background serving construction contractors and real estate clients.
• Generalist tax expertise across individual, partnership, S corp, C corp, trusts and estates.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and business-development ability.
• Experience with international taxation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact tax advisory, planning, and compliance services for entrepreneurial businesses, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Provide sophisticated tax consulting while managing complex compliance engagements.
• Advise on tax planning, entity structuring, transactions, and complex tax matters.
• Oversee federal, state, and local filings for various entities.
• Prepare and review complex tax returns and respond to IRS/state notices.
• Grow a personal book of business and nurture client relationships.
• Collaborate across offices to lead and grow the tax practice.
• Lead practice management, budgeting, pricing, and profitability analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Tax advisory & planning

Communication

Education

CPA license (CPA)

Job description

About Elevate

Elevate LLC is a next-generation professional services platform built to partner with entrepreneurial, growth-focused accounting, tax, and advisory firms. Our mission is to empower firms and their leaders by providing capital, operational support, technology, and strategic guidance to help them scale while preserving their independence and culture.

A partner firm of Elevate located in the Boca Raton, Florida area is seeking an experienced Tax Director to lead and grow its tax practice. This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the future of the firm’s tax strategy, client service, and team development within Elevate’s broader national platform.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong generalist tax background, significant experience serving construction and real estate clients, and expertise in both tax consulting and compliance. Experience with international taxation is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Client Service & Technical Excellence

• Deliver exceptional tax advisory, planning, and compliance services to entrepreneurial businesses, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals
• Provide sophisticated tax consulting and advisory services while managing complex compliance engagements
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on tax planning, entity structuring, business transactions, and complex tax matters
• Oversee and review federal, state, and local tax filings for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and other entities
• Prepare and review complex tax returns as needed
• Manage and respond to IRS and state tax notices and examinations
• Maintain and grow a personal book of business while building long-term client relationships
• Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships through additional advisory and tax planning services
• Provide technical expertise related to construction contractors and real estate entities
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of:
• IRC Section 460 long-term contract accounting methods
• Percentage-of-completion, completed-contract, cash, accrual, and hybrid accounting methods
• Look-back interest computations
• Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) calculations related to long-term construction contracts
• Shareholder and partner basis calculations
• At-risk and passive activity loss rules
• Accounting method changes and Form 3115 calculations
• Advise clients on tax planning, structuring, compliance, and consulting matters involving real estate ownership and development entities

International Tax

• Provide guidance on international tax matters, including:
• Cross-border transactions
• International compliance obligations
• Tax planning strategies for multinational individuals and businesses

Leadership & Practice Management

• Help lead the growth and management of the tax practice
• Support oversight of departmental financial performance, staffing, and workflow management
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain a high-performing tax team
• Take ownership of staff workload management, technical review, performance, and professional development
• Foster a collaborative, client-focused, and growth-oriented culture
• Manage new client opportunities from lead conversion through onboarding and ongoing relationship management
• Collaborate with leadership teams across multiple offices to provide effective practice leadership

Operational & Strategic Responsibilities

• Conduct technical tax research to ensure accurate, compliant, and practical client solutions
• Develop engagement budgets, pricing proposals, and profitability analyses
• Manage staff assignments and resource planning
• Prepare internal management reports and practice metrics
• Partner with Elevate leadership to standardize processes, improve quality, and leverage shared services, technology, AI tools, and operational best practices

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience
• Significant experience serving construction contractors and real estate clients
• Strong generalist tax background across individual, partnership, S corporation, C corporation, trust, and estate taxation
• Demonstrated success managing client relationships and maintaining a book of business
• Proven leadership experience managing, mentoring, and developing tax professionals
• Experience converting referrals and new business opportunities into long-term client relationships
• Strong technical expertise in tax planning, consulting, and compliance
• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and analytical skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a growth-oriented environment
• Experience with international taxation preferred
• Ability to work onsite in Boca Raton, Florida

Compensation for this role is based on experience and is aligned with market rates. We value our team members and are committed to their success and well-being. As part of our comprehensive benefits and compensation package, we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(k) plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Firm Holidays
• Discretionary Performance Bonus

Eligibility for benefits is determined based on position, hours worked, and other criteria. Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

Elevate and its related subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.