Tax Director

Search Masters, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Masters, Inc. seeks a Director or Partner to lead its Private Client Services practice, overseeing complex tax engagements and providing strategic planning for high-net-worth individuals and closely held entities. The role focuses on leadership, client growth, and delivering sophisticated tax solutions.

The successful candidate will develop and expand relationships, supervise a team of tax professionals, and collaborate with colleagues to drive growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Active CPA license required.
• 10+ years of public accounting experience with a focus on high-net-worth clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of multiple client engagements.
• Review and sign off on high-net-worth individual, fiduciary, partnership, and corporate tax filings.
• Provide advanced tax consulting, planning, and structuring strategies.
• Develop and expand client relationships, identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Cultivate and grow a book of business.
• Collaborate on strategic initiatives.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Private Client Services – Director / Partner

A nationally recognized accounting firm is actively seeking a Director or higher to join its rapidly growing Private Client Services (PCS) practice.

Firm Recognition

• Ranked as one of the Top 100 Firms by INSIDE Public Accounting and Accounting Today
• Recognized by the Houston Business Journal as one of the accounting firms with the most local CPAs

Position Overview

The Director / Partner will oversee complex tax engagements, provide strategic tax planning to high-net-worth individuals and closely held entities, and play a key role in developing and expanding client relationships. This role offers a clear path for leadership impact and business growth within a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of multiple client engagements
• Review and sign off on high-net-worth individual, fiduciary, partnership, and corporate tax filings
• Provide advanced tax consulting, planning, and structuring strategies
• Develop and expand client relationships, identifying opportunities for additional services
• Cultivate and grow a book of business


• Collaborate on strategic initiatives
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• Active CPA license required
• 10+ years of public accounting experience with a focus on high-net-worth clients
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex tax compliance and planning engagements

Compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to level of experience, skills, education, and certifications.