Tax Director

RecruitHook; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Path to advancement and equity opportunities

Hybrid work flexibility

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

A CPA firm in Bergen County is seeking a Tax Director to lead and grow their tax practice. The role involves managing client services, overseeing complex tax returns, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of tax experience, a CPA license, and strong client relationship skills. This position offers significant autonomy and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of tax experience in public accounting with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of tax regulations at all levels.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strategic growth ability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tax department and manage client service for various entities.
• Oversee complex returns ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Provide proactive tax planning to high-net-worth individuals.
• Develop and implement best practices, workflow efficiencies, and quality-control processes.
• Mentor, train, and develop junior and mid-level staff to strengthen the team’s capabilities.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, nurturing long-term relationships and providing high-level advisory support.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to set strategy, drive growth, and expand service offerings.

Skills

CPA license

Tax compliance

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Mentoring skills

Time management

Education

CPA license

Job description

Overview

We are a growing, entrepreneurial CPA firm in Bergen County, NJ that prides itself on strong client relationships and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a dynamic Tax Director to lead and elevate our tax practice. This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role with substantial growth potential and the ability to shape the future of the department.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tax department and manage client service delivery for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts.
• Oversee, review, and sign off on complex returns, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to high-net-worth individuals and business clients.
• Develop and implement best practices, workflow efficiencies, and quality-control processes.
• Mentor, train, and develop junior and mid-level staff to strengthen the team’s capabilities.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, nurturing long-term relationships and providing high-level advisory support.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to set strategy, drive growth, and expand service offerings.

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• 8+ years of tax experience with a proven track record in a public accounting environment, preferably with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Excellent communication and client relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to think strategically and grow a department.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

What We Offer

• A clear path to advancement and equity participation opportunities.
• Significant autonomy to run and grow the tax department.
• Hybrid flexibility with a collaborative, supportive team culture.
• Exposure to diverse and complex client engagements.
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based upside.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Consulting
• Industries: Accounting