Tax Director

Distinct | North America; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

High client exposure

Clear progression towards Partner

Job summary

Distinct | North America is seeking a Tax Director based in New York to lead a growing tax practice within a renowned CPA firm. The role offers substantial client responsibility and a clear route toward Partnership, with hybrid work options.

The candidate will manage high-value client portfolios, review complex U.S. tax returns, and drive planning and advisory projects while mentoring the tax team and contributing to business development.

Qualifications

• Significant tax compliance, review and advisory experience in public accounting.
• Experience at Senior Manager or Director level.
• Proven ability to manage and develop tax professionals.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of high-value tax clients.
• Review complex federal, state and multi-state tax returns.
• Lead tax planning and advisory projects.
• Act as a senior point of contact for key clients.
• Review work prepared by Managers, Seniors and Associates.
• Mentor and develop members of the tax team.
• Support Partners with complex technical matters and client strategy.
• Assist with business development and the continued growth of the tax practice.
• Build long-term relationships with both existing and new clients.

Skills

Tax leadership

Public accounting experience

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

CPA license

Job description

$190,000–$230,000 + Bonus | Hybrid | Clear Route to Partner

An established New York CPA firm is looking to appoint an experienced Tax Director to join its growing tax practice.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who wants significant client responsibility, involvement in developing the wider tax team and a genuine opportunity to progress towards Partner.

The Role

• Manage and develop a portfolio of high-value tax clients
• Review complex federal, state and multi-state tax returns
• Lead tax planning and advisory projects
• Act as a senior point of contact for key clients
• Review work prepared by Managers, Seniors and Associates
• Mentor and develop members of the tax team
• Support Partners with complex technical matters and client strategy
• Assist with business development and the continued growth of the tax practice
• Build long-term relationships with both existing and new clients

What They’re Looking For

• Strong background within public accounting / CPA firms
• Significant tax compliance, review and advisory experience
• Previous experience at Senior Manager or Director level
• Experience managing and developing tax professionals
• Comfortable handling complex tax matters independently
• CPA strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

What’s On Offer

• Performance-related bonus
• High level of client exposure and autonomy
• Opportunity to influence the future direction of the tax practiceClear progression towards Partner