Tax Director

gpac

New Orleans (LA)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 175,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
3% 401k safe harbor
PTO 4-6 weeks

Job summary

GPAC seeks a Tax Director for a well known CPA firm in New Orleans, LA. The role requires a CPA, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and 10+ years in public accounting to lead and grow the tax team.

Responsibilities include overseeing diverse tax returns (Individual, Estate, Gift, Corporate, Partnership, Nonprofit) and providing strategic tax planning for clients. Excellent benefits, clear growth path, and a quick interview process are offered.

Qualifications

  • Must have CPA and a Bachelor's in Accounting.
  • 10+ years of experience in Public Accounting.
  • Ability to manage and lead a team.
  • Experience with tax returns for Individual, Estate, Gift, Corporate, Partnership and Nonprofit.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Tax Department and mentor staff.
  • Oversee preparation and review of tax returns across multiple entities (Individual, Estate, Gift, Corporate, Partnership, Nonprofit).
  • Ensure compliance, quality control, and proactive tax planning.
  • Collaborate with partners and senior leadership to drive growth and client service.

Skills

Leadership
Team management
Tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting
CPA

Job description

Well known CPA firm in New Orleans, LA is looking for a Tax Director to join their expanding team.

Tax Director
Qualifications
  • CPA
  • Bachelors in Accounting
  • 10+ years of experience in Public Accounting
  • Ability to manage & lead a team
  • Experience with the following tax return types (Individual, Estate, Gift, Corporate, Partnership, & Nonprofit)

Compensation: $150k+

Office locations - Mandeville, Baton Rouge, New Orleans.

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision offered
  • 3% safe harbor contribution to 401k
  • 4-6 Weeks of PTO (DOE)
  • 11 Paid Holiday's (Including 1 floating Holiday)
  • Limited busy season hours (Tax: 55 Max total hours the last few weeks before the deadline) (Audit: Very little overtime required)
  • Bonus (Manager & Above)
  • Paid OT (Below Manager level)
  • Company provides lunch 1 day per week during busy season
  • CPE Reimbursement
  • Bonus after passing the CPA exam
  • Clear path to Partner
  • Quick interview process! (2 max)

Note - Must be valid to work in the US without restrictions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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