Tax Director

Sledge and Company, PLLC; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sledge and Company, PLLC is an established accounting firm in North Carolina seeking a Tax Director to lead tax compliance and planning for individuals and businesses in a full-time, on-site capacity in High Point, NC.

The role requires a CPA license and several years of progressive tax experience, with leadership responsibilities. You will mentor staff, review complex engagements, and ensure compliance with federal and state tax laws while developing client relationships.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Tax Compliance and Tax Preparation, with a track record of accurate and timely filings.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Tax Law, including current federal and state regulations and planning strategies.
• Solid Accounting skills to interpret financial statements and integrate tax planning with broader financial goals.
• CPA license required; advanced tax certifications or a master’s degree in Taxation or Accounting are a plus.
• Several years of progressive tax experience in public accounting with supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
• Proficiency with tax and accounting software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management abilities.
• Clear and professional communication skills to explain complex tax concepts to clients and team members.
• Commitment to ethical practices and collaboration within a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tax compliance and planning for individual and business clients.
• Review complex returns, ensuring accurate tax preparation and adherence to current laws.
• Manage and mentor tax staff, allocate work, and review engagements for quality and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and support professional development within the team.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and contribute to firm-wide process improvements.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax preparation

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Client relations

Education

CPA license

Master’s degree in Taxation or Accounting

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Company Description

Sledge and Company, PLLC is a full-service accounting firm licensed in North Carolina, providing a broad range of services to business owners, executives, and independent professionals. The firm is recognized as one of the leading providers in the area, offering experienced and accessible support tailored to diverse client needs. By combining deep expertise with the energy and dedication of its staff, the firm delivers close personal and professional attention to each client. Team members work in a friendly, collaborative environment focused on quality service and long-term client relationships.

Role Description

The Tax Director is a full-time, on-site role based in High Point, NC. This position oversees tax compliance and planning for individual and business clients, including reviewing complex returns, ensuring accurate tax preparation, and monitoring adherence to current tax laws and regulations. The Tax Director will manage and mentor tax staff, allocate work, review engagements for quality and efficiency, and support professional development within the team. Day-to-day responsibilities include advising clients on tax strategies, responding to tax authority inquiries, collaborating with accounting colleagues on integrated engagements, and contributing to firm-wide process improvements. The role also involves maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge, identifying opportunities for additional services, and supporting client relationship management.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Tax Compliance and Tax Preparation, with a track record of accurate and timely filings.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Tax and Tax Law, including current federal and state regulations and planning strategies.
• Solid Accounting skills to interpret financial statements and integrate tax planning with broader financial goals.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required; advanced tax certifications or a master’s degree in Taxation or Accounting are a plus.
• Several years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, including supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
• Proficiency with tax and accounting software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management abilities, with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to clients and team members.
• Commitment to ethical practices, continuous learning, and collaboration within a diverse, inclusive workplace.