Tax Director

Jobot; Larkfield-Wikiup (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, dental, and vision coverage, +

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Winter break (late Dec–New Year)

Parental leave

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a senior tax leader in California to direct strategy and execution across complex tax engagements for high-net-worth individuals and multi-entity operations.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with internal and external advisors, staying ahead of regulatory changes, and driving client value through proactive planning and effective team leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of tax experience.
• CPA or EA license.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Deep expertise in federal, state, and local tax law.
• Proven experience leading complex tax planning for HNW individuals, multi-entity structures, and cross-border operations.
• Strong executive communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience with business development, proposals, and pricing.
• Ability to manage multiple large engagements simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution across complex tax engagements, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client goals.
• Advise on advanced tax strategies including M&A structuring, succession planning, and entity optimization.
• Partner with internal specialists and outside advisors to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Monitor tax legislation and translate regulatory changes into practical guidance and firmwide training.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations while identifying tax-saving opportunities.
• Improve internal processes, controls, and workflow tools to support scalability.
• Manage, coach, and develop senior managers and managers.
• Build long-term client relationships and support business development, including proposals and pricing strategy.

Skills

Executive communication

Team leadership

Client-facing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or EA license

Tools

Tax research software

Job description

Job Details

Salary: $170,000 - $250,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our firm is a well-established national advisory practice that combines technical expertise with a relationship-driven approach to accounting, assurance, tax, and advisory services. We foster a collaborative, high-performing culture that supports both career growth and work-life balance.

Why join us?

• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays, including a firmwide winter break (late December through New Year's Day)
• Paid parental leave (available after one year of service)
• Mentorship and career development programs

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution across complex tax engagements, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client goals
• Advise on advanced tax strategies including M&A structuring, succession planning, and entity optimization
• Partner with internal specialists and outside advisors to deliver integrated client solutions
• Monitor tax legislation and translate regulatory changes into practical guidance and firmwide training
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations while identifying tax-saving opportunities
• Improve internal processes, controls, and workflow tools to support scalability
• Manage, coach, and develop senior managers and managers
• Build long-term client relationships and support business development, including proposals and pricing strategy
• Represent the firm at industry events to build visibility and thought leadership
• Promote a culture of learning, including supporting staff toward CPA/EA/MST credentials
• Oversee team resource planning and utilization
• Meet annual billable-hour and productivity targets

Qualifications

• 10+ years of tax experience
• CPA or EA license
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• Deep expertise in federal, state, and local tax law
• Proven experience leading complex tax planning for HNW individuals, multi-entity structures, and cross-border operations
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to advise at the executive/ownership level
• Skilled with tax compliance and research technology
• Track record of managing and developing teams
• Strong executive communication and client-facing skills
• Experience with business development, proposals, and pricing
• Ability to manage multiple large engagements simultaneously

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