Tax Director

E&M, PLLC; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

E&M, PLLC is seeking a Director – Tax to lead a portfolio of business and individual tax clients, delivering strategic planning, complex analysis, and tax advisory excellence while mentoring a growing tax team.

The role emphasizes client relationships, quality service, business development, and a path toward Partnership for leaders who demonstrate client impact, practice growth, and a fit with the firm's culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships and provide strategic tax planning and business advisory services for a portfolio of clients.
• Provide technical oversight of complex federal, state, and local tax returns with guidance to staff.
• Mentor and develop managers, seniors, staff accountants, and interns to build a high-performing tax practice.
• Drive engagement management, ensure deadlines and budgets are met, and contribute to firm-wide initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Job Description

Director – Tax

Position Summary

The Tax Director is a senior leadership role responsible for serving as the primary relationship manager and trusted advisor for a portfolio of clients while providing strategic tax planning, consulting, and oversight of complex tax engagements. This is a highly client-facing position focused on building long-term relationships, delivering exceptional service, and helping clients achieve their business and financial objectives.

In addition to leading engagements and mentoring team members, the Director plays a key role in the firm's continued growth through business development, client retention, and leadership initiatives. This position offers a clearly defined path to Partner for individuals who demonstrate exceptional client leadership, technical expertise, business development success, and alignment with the firm's values.

The ideal candidate is an experienced public accounting professional with outstanding relationship-building skills, strong business acumen, and a passion for developing people while delivering exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

Client Leadership & Business Advisory

• Serve as the primary relationship manager and trusted advisor for a portfolio of business and individual tax clients.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships by providing proactive communication, strategic tax planning, and practical business advice.
• Meet regularly with clients to understand their goals, identify opportunities, and provide value beyond tax compliance.
• Deliver a high-touch client experience while serving as the firm's lead point of contact for assigned relationships.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and collaborate across the firm to meet evolving client needs.
• Participate in networking, referral development, and business development activities that contribute to firm growth.

Tax Leadership

• Provide technical oversight and review of complex federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, S corporations, trusts, and nonprofit organizations.
• Ensure technical accuracy and compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Research complex tax issues and develop practical, client-focused recommendations.
• Stay current on changes in tax legislation and industry developments to proactively advise clients.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop managers, seniors, staff accountants, and interns.
• Delegate work effectively while providing guidance, technical support, and professional development.
• Review work product and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, succession planning, and performance evaluations.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture.

Engagement & Practice Management

• Oversee multiple client engagements while ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently achieved.
• Collaborate with Partners, Directors, Managers, and staff to effectively manage workflow and staffing.
• Communicate project status, priorities, and resource needs across teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in engagement management, processes, and client service delivery.

Firm Leadership

• Participate in strategic planning and firm leadership initiatives.
• Help shape the future growth of the tax practice through innovation, process improvement, and talent development.
• Represent the firm within the business community and professional organizations.
• Champion the firm's culture of collaboration, responsiveness, and client service excellence.

Partner Track Opportunity

This position is designed as a long-term leadership opportunity with a clear path toward Partner. Directors are expected to cultivate trusted client relationships, contribute to business development, mentor future leaders, and help drive the strategic growth of the firm. Individuals who consistently demonstrate leadership, client impact, practice growth, and alignment with the firm's culture will have the opportunity to advance into partnership.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting.
• Minimum of 5 yea