Tax Director

True North Consultants, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses potential

5% 401(k) employer contribution

Choice of SEC and closely held clients

Fast track to Partnership

Excellent benefits

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Tax Director in the Los Angeles area to lead technical tax reviews, client service, and planning for diverse industries. The role offers high earning potential, a balanced work life, and a path toward partnership.

The position emphasizes supervising tax professionals, managing examinations, and staying current with tax developments while delivering exceptional client service and firm profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Master’s degree in taxation preferred.
• CPA license required; AICPA membership in good standing preferred.
• Minimum of seven to ten years in public accounting with tax specialization.
• Experience supervising tax preparers and representing clients before authorities.
• Continuing education of at least 40 hours per year.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all returns and examinations.
• Serves as subject matter expert in discipline or industry.
• Manages client service and ensures timely completion within budgeted time.
• Oversees larger tax returns and delegates to tax preparers as needed.
• Participates in client meetings and tax planning for large clients.
• Instructs and mentors tax staff; coordinates recruitment and training.
• Maintains knowledge of firm tax philosophy and outside developments.
• Delegates and manages governmental examinations; may represent clients.
• Ensures accurate billing and firm cash collection processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in taxation

Job description

TAX DIRECTOR

Well established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeks a Tax Director to add to their growing staff. We offer a very reasonable work life balance, excellent benefits including large potential bonuses and a 5% employer contribution to your 401K program, a choice of both SEC and closely held clients to work on across diverse industry groups, and a fast track to Partnership!

Tax Director Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in discipline or industry.
• Performs all task related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the A&A Department with larger clients.
• Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
• Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the Partner.
• Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firms’ clients.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, development training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
• Accurate and timely billing and collection processes are made.
• Possesses a complete knowledge of the firms’ philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
• Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
• Participates in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
• Responsible for the development, coaching and training of senior, semi-seniors and staff accountants.
• Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.
• Participates in reviews and evaluations of the tax department.
• Occasional travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars.
• Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January 1 to April 15, may be in excess of 55 hours per week.

Qualifications:

• Seven to ten years experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
• At least two (2) years experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
• Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, Master’s degree in taxation preferred.
• Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
• A current and valid certified public accountant’s license is required.
• Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs.