Tax Director

The Swanson Group LLC; Conway (NH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401(k) with employer contribution

Comprehensive health, dental, and insurance benefits

Flexible scheduling based on outcomes

Continued investment in professional development

Job summary

The Swanson Group LLC is seeking a Tax Director in North Conway, NH. This role involves leading client advisory, overseeing tax practices, and developing a high-performance team. Candidates should have over 10 years of tax experience and proven leadership success within public accounting. The position offers a compensation range of $130K-$180K+, unlimited PTO, and a flexible work schedule tailored around outcomes. The firm prioritizes long-term relationships and professional development, making this an excellent opportunity for strategic influence in a growing practice.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive tax experience across multiple entity types.
• Proven success in a leadership or senior management role within public accounting.
• Strong technical command of tax law with a proactive, strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor to clients across a diverse portfolio.
• Oversee tax engagement quality and improve workflows.
• Lead, mentor, and develop tax professionals.

Skills

10+ years of progressive tax experience

Strong technical command of tax law

Proven success in leadership roles

Ability to build and maintain client relationships

Experience developing and mentoring accounting professionals

Education

CPA required (or equivalent advanced credentials)

Job description

Tax Director

North Conway, NH

Lead, Shape, and Elevate a Growing Practice

We believe tax advisory should go far beyond compliance. It's about helping clients make smarter decisions, navigate complexity, and unlock opportunities others overlook.

About the Firm

Our approach is rooted in partnership--both with clients and within our team. We focus on proactive planning, thoughtful problem-solving, and long-term relationships.

Led by an entrepreneurial founder, the firm blends deep technical expertise with a fresh, flexible mindset. The culture is collaborative, forward-thinking, and grounded in trust. We take our work seriously--but not ourselves.

The Role

As Tax Director, you'll operate as a senior leader across client service, team development, and firm strategy. You'll have broad visibility, significant autonomy, and a clear voice in how the practice evolves.

This is more than a technical role--it's a leadership position with a pathway to executive-level influence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Client Advisory

• Serve as a senior advisor to clients across a diverse portfolio including individuals, closely held businesses, trusts, and nonprofits
• Provide forward-looking tax strategies that support growth, succession, and long-term planning
• Navigate complex tax matters with confidence and creativity

Practice Leadership

• Oversee tax engagement quality, ensuring consistency and technical excellence
• Establish best practices and improve workflows as the firm scales
• Partner with leadership on firm-wide initiatives and growth strategy

Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop tax professionals at varying levels
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance environment
• Act as a resource for complex technical questions and professional growth

Office Growth & Presence

• Play a key role in building out the North Conway office
• Strengthen client relationships and support expansion in the region
• Contribute to the firm's reputation as a trusted advisory partner

What You Bring

• 10+ years of progressive tax experience across multiple entity types
• Proven success in a leadership or senior management role within public accounting
• Strong technical command of tax law with a proactive, strategic mindset
• Ability to build and maintain high-trust client relationships
• Experience developing and mentoring accounting professionals
• CPA required (or equivalent advanced credentials)

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range of $130K-$180K+ with performance-based incentives
• No expectation to generate your own book--clients are provided
• Flexible scheduling designed around outcomes, not hours
• Unlimited PTO
• No excessive hours during busy season
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Comprehensive health, dental, and insurance benefits
• Continued investment in professional development

Why This Role Stands Out

This is an opportunity to step into a true leadership seat--not just oversee work, but shape it. You'll have the ability to influence client strategy, build a team, and help guide the direction of a firm that's intentionally growing.

If you're looking for a role that combines high-level tax expertise with real authority, flexibility, and long-term upside, this is worth exploring.