Tax Director

Distinct | North America; LaGrange (IN); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Distinct | North America, a well established local CPA firm with deep community ties, is seeking a senior leader to help drive growth and evolve the firm’s advisory and tax practice. The role blends hands-on client work with strategic oversight and mentorship across staff.

You’ll collaborate with the lead CPA and leadership team, with opportunities to influence service lines and potentially ownership paths. Hybrid flexibility supports balance and growth.

Responsibilities

• Review tax work and mentor the team.
• Serve as go-to person on technical issues for staff and clients.
• Influence firm direction and shape future growth.
• Partner with leadership to manage CAS and advisory services.

Job description

Hybrid flexibility | $160,000 to $200,000

If you enjoy the small firm environment but are starting to feel like you've hit a ceiling, or you're nervous about what the future might look like as more firms explore Private Equity, this could be worth a conversation.

This is a well established local CPA firm with fewer than 20 people that has been part of the community for more than 30 years. They are independent, intend to stay that way, and are investing in the future rather than standing still.

For someone who enjoys having a voice in the direction of a firm, there is plenty of opportunity to influence how things evolve. If ownership is something that interests you longer term, there is a path there. If it isn't, that's absolutely fine too. The priority is simply finding the right senior person to help lead the next phase of growth.

You’ll work closely with the firm's lead CPA and wider leadership team, providing senior support across the practice and acting as a key resource for both staff and clients. For someone coming in at Manager or Senior Manager level, there is a clear opportunity to become the go to person alongside the lead CPA. Equally, if you're already operating at Director level, there is scope to join as more of a peer and help shape the future direction of the firm together.

The role itself is broad, which is part of the appeal.

You’ll review tax work, mentor and support the team, act as the go to person on technical issues, and work directly with clients. You’ll still be hands on, but you’ll also have the opportunity to influence how the firm evolves.

The client base is loyal and relationship driven, with a strong presence across agriculture, farming, agricultural suppliers, horse breeders, manufacturing, and other owner managed businesses throughout the local area.

There is also a sizeable accounting and advisory piece to the firm. Around 50% of revenue comes from tax, with the remainder coming from CAS services including month end close, bookkeeping, financial statements, and advisory work for around 30 to 40 clients.

If you enjoy CAS and advisory, there is a real opportunity to take ownership of that area and help shape what those services look like going forward. Equally, if tax is your thing, that’s absolutely fine too.

The firm is also modernising. They are embracing technology, leveraging AI where it makes sense, and creating workflows that support a more sustainable way of working.

Key highlights:

• Busy season is max 60 hours
• Tax planning work starts towards the end of September, creating advisory opportunities throughout the year