Tax Director

Distinct | North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America, a growing CPA firm in New York City, seeks senior tax professionals with deep expertise in partnership tax, real estate tax and commercial tax advisory. Ideal candidates range from Senior Manager to Partner-track, with CPA and MST/advanced tax qualifications, and a public accounting background. The role offers client ownership and a path toward Tax Director or Managing Director.

Qualifications

• CPA required with MST or advanced tax qualification.
• Experience at Top 25, national, regional or Big 4 firm preferred.
• Public accounting background with client-facing practice-building experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior-level tax engagements with ownership and influence over client relationships.
• Manage complex partnership tax, real estate tax, and advisory projects.
• Mentor staff and perform technical reviews to maintain quality and consistency.
• Drive business development and strategic tax planning for clients.

Skills

Partnership tax

Real estate tax

Commercial tax advisory

Education

CPA

MST / Advanced tax qualification

Job description

New York City | Senior Leadership Opportunity | $250,000+

A growing CPA firm in New York City is looking to speak with senior tax professionals with deep experience across partnership tax, real estate tax and commercial tax advisory.

This is aimed at someone operating at Senior Manager, Director, Managing Director or Partner-track level who wants a senior seat with genuine influence, client ownership and long-term growth potential.

The firm is particularly interested in candidates with experience across:

• Complex partnership tax
• Private equity funds
• Operating partnerships
• Capital account maintenance
• K-1 review and partner allocations
• 1065 partnership returns
• Commercial tax clients
• Closely held businesses
• Client advisory and tax planning
• Staff development and technical review
• Current or recent CPA firm / public accounting experience is essential.

The ideal candidate will be a CPA, ideally with an MST / advanced tax qualification, and will have progressed through a strong public accounting environment. Experience from a Top 25, national, regional or Big 4 firm would be highly relevant.

This would suit someone who enjoys complex technical tax work but also wants to be commercial, client-facing and involved in building a practice. The role offers a strong platform for someone looking to step into a Tax Director, Managing Director or future Partner-level position.