Tax Director

doeren; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Doeren Mayhew is seeking a Tax Director to join our Orlando, Florida office. This role leads tax compliance and planning engagements, delivering high-quality client service through technical quality control, cost effectiveness, accuracy, and timeliness.

Responsibilities include supervising tax engagements, mentoring staff, managing budgets, and driving business development while maintaining compliance with firm standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Active CPA license required.
• 10+ years in public accounting with tax focus.
• Experience managing multiple client engagements and leading tax professionals.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, local tax regs.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and review of tax engagements for various clients.
• Provide proactive tax planning aligned to client goals.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through service excellence.
• Research complex tax issues and communicate practical recommendations.
• Review tax returns and deliverables for accuracy and compliance.
• Educate clients and team on tax developments.
• Lead client meetings and year-round tax planning discussions.
• Manage budgets, staffing, and profitability of engagements.
• Mentor and develop tax staff and managers.
• Participate in recruiting and onboarding of tax professionals.
• Contribute to business development and firm growth.

Skills

Leadership

Tax planning

Client advisory

Tax compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's in Taxation

Job description

Doeren Mayhew is the 36th largest U.S. tax, assurance and advisory firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan with over 25 offices across the country and abroad. Founded in 1932, Doeren Mayhew is positioned for successful future growth. If you want to join a rising firm that is consistently named among the 50 best-managed firms in the nation, this is the firm for you.

Doeren Mayhew is seeking a Tax Director to join our Orlando, Florida office. This role is responsible for leading tax compliance and planning engagements, delivering high-quality client service through technical quality control, cost effectiveness, accuracy, and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and review of complex federal, state, and local tax engagements for privately held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and pass-through entities.
• Serve as the primary advisor to clients, providing proactive tax planning strategies that align with their business and financial goals.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service, responsiveness, and trusted advisory support.
• Research complex tax issues and communicate practical recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Review tax returns, workpapers, and deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, quality, and compliance with firm standards.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and educate clients and team members on emerging developments.
• Identify opportunities to expand client services and collaborate with other service lines to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and year-round tax planning discussions.
• Manage engagement budgets, staffing, scheduling, and profitability while ensuring timely completion of client work.
• Mentor, coach, and develop tax managers, seniors, and staff through performance feedback, technical training, and career development.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new tax professionals.
• Support firm growth initiatives through business development activities, networking, community involvement, and proposal development.
• Maintain compliance with professional standards, firm policies, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting preferred.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience with significant expertise in tax compliance and consulting.
• Prior experience managing multiple client engagements and leading tax professionals in a public accounting environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations affecting individuals, corporations, partnerships, S corporations, and trusts.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships while serving as a trusted business advisor.
• Excellent analytical, research, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex tax matters clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.

Doeren Mayhew is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or any other status protected by law.

"Doeren Mayhew" is the brand name under which Doeren Mayhew Assurance and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide professional services. Doeren Mayhew Assurance and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC (and its subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards. Doeren Mayhew Assurance is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business consulting services to their clients. Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.