Tax Director

Citrin Cooperman; Livingston (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual performance bonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employer contribution to LifeInsurance

401(k) plan

Generous Paid Time off

Sabbatical opportunity

Continuing professional education

Hybrid, flex, and remote work options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Citrin Cooperman in Livingston, NJ seeks a Tax Director to lead complex tax engagements for diverse clients. You will supervise staff, drive planning, and coordinate with the Tax, SALT, TAS and A&A teams to deliver accurate results.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, competitive base salary with annual incentives, comprehensive benefits, and a strong career path for high performing professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience gained within a public accounting firm required, including 4+ years of managerial experience.
• Tax knowledge required, including experience with individual tax returns/1040 and pass-through entities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to supervise staff at all levels.
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently, but also work well with others.
• Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Knowledge of CCH Axcess, Caseware, and XCM is a plus.
• Potential to work in various industries such as Auto dealership, construction, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, staffing and others.

Responsibilities

• Detailed and/or top-side reviewer of tax closings, various tax returns, compilations, closing of books & reviews.
• Develop budgets and pricing to complete engagements efficiently and timely.
• Provide direction for staff members, while earning the trust of coworkers and client representatives.
• Direct staff coordinating the day-to-day duties of planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up.
• Coordinating the collaboration with the Tax, SALT, TAS and A&A teams.
• Develop strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel.
• Provide training, direction, and supervision to the team.
• Assess performance of staff and provide appropriate feedback.
• Potential to work in various industries such as: Auto dealership, construction, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, staffing and others.
• Provide individual and business tax planning.
• Assist with operational business metrics and planning.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CCH Axcess

Caseware

XCM

Job description

Citrin Cooperman is one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the United States, and 4th among mid-Atlantic firms, with over 2,400 employees in 21 U.S. and International offices. This year, we were rated one of the Top 50 Best Companies to work for according to Vault.com. We are always looking for new team members who bring a fresh perspective, technical expertise, and a passion for solving problems. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer you the flexibility to take your career to the next level and still allow you to focus on what matters to you !

We are looking for a Tax Director to join our Livingston office. Our firm provides excellent compensation, benefits, wellness initiatives, and a strong career path for high performing professionals.

NOTE: This is a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

• Detailed and/or top-side reviewer of tax closings, various tax returns, compilations, closing of books & reviews.
• Develop budgets and pricing to complete engagements efficiently and timely.
• Provide direction for staff members, while earning the trust of coworkers and client representatives.
• Direct staff coordinating the day-to-day duties of planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up.
• Coordinating the collaboration with the Tax, SALT, TAS and A&A teams.
• Develop strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel.
• Provide training, direction, and supervision to the team.
• Assess performance of staff and provide appropriate feedback.
• Potential to work in various industries such as: Auto dealership, construction, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, staffing and others.
• Provide individual and business tax planning.
• Assist with operational business metrics and planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience gained within a public accounting firm required, including 4+ years of managerial experience.
• Tax knowledge required, including experience with individual tax returns/1040 and pass-through entities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to supervise staff at all levels.
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently, but also work well with others.
• Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Knowledge of CCH Axcess, Caseware, and XCM is a plus.

What we offer

• Competitive Base Salary and annual performance-based bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with the ability to defray the employee contribution by engaging in our wellness initiatives
• Employer contribution to Life Insurance, and 401(k) plan
• Generous Paid Time off, including Fall Wind Down Fridays and Employee Sabbatical opportunity (Ask us about it!)
• Customized learning and development opportunities and continuing professional education both in-house and virtually
• Hybrid, flex, and remote work opportunities available
• Ability to work in a growing, dynamic, employee-centric firm that values your unique contribution

About Citrin Cooperman Citrin Cooperman is one of the nation's largest professional services firms. Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP, a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services and Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC which provides business advisory and non-attest services, operate as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Clients are in all business sectors and leverage a complete menu of service offerings. The entities include more than 300 partners and over 1,500 employees across the U.S.

This will further cement our mission to be the go-to regional and national professional services firm of choice that middle-market clients can depend on for the core assurance, tax, and strategic business consulting and advisory services that will bring value, enhancing their business and personal aspirations.

For more information, please visit citrincooperman.com and be sure to follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.