Tax Director

Brewer Morris; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewer Morris is sourcing a Director of Tax for a top U.S. law firm, with responsibility for leading the U.S. and international tax function. The role reports to the CFO and blends public accounting and in-house experience in a high-visibility leadership capacity.

Location options include Austin, Houston, New York, or Washington, D.C., with a hybrid schedule (4 days in office, 1 day remote). CPA required; 12+ years of progressive tax experience preferred.

Qualifications

• CPA required for licensure and expert knowledge in U.S. and international partnership taxation.
• Extensive leadership experience overseeing tax teams and cross-border tax planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. and international tax strategy, compliance, planning, and risk management.
• Oversee complex partnership taxation, including K-1s, PTET, and multistate filings.
• Manage transfer pricing, treaty matters, and cross-border structuring initiatives.
• Advise senior leadership on tax implications of strategic business decisions.
• Lead audits and controversy matters at federal, state, local, and international levels.
• Drive tax technology, governance, and process improvements.
• Build and mentor a high-performing tax team.

Education

CPA Certification

Job description

Director of Tax | Austin, Dallas, Houston, New York, or Washington, D.C. | Hybrid

I'm currently conducting a search for a Director of Tax with a Top 50 law firm to lead its U.S. and international tax function. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an experienced tax professional with deep partnership tax expertise and a blend of public accounting and in-house experience.

Location Options

• Austin, TX
• Houston, TX
• New York, NY
• Washington, D.C.

Schedule

• Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's U.S. and international tax strategy, compliance, planning, and risk management functions.
• Oversee complex partnership tax matters, including partner reporting, Schedule K-1s, PTET, multistate compliance, and withholding obligations.
• Manage international tax planning, transfer pricing, treaty matters, and cross-border structuring initiatives.
• Advise executive leadership on tax implications of strategic business decisions.
• Lead federal, state, local, and international tax audits and controversy matters.
• Drive tax technology, automation, governance, and process improvement initiatives.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing tax team.

Qualifications

• CPA required
• 12+ years of progressive tax experience
• Combination of public accounting and industry experience preferred
• Deep expertise in partnership taxation, pass-through entities, and multistate tax
• Experience with large, complex partnerships strongly preferred
• Prior leadership experience building and managing tax teams
• International tax experience preferred

Compensation

• Annual Bonus
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous PTO

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior tax leader seeking a strategic, high-impact role with significant visibility across the executive team and partnership.