Tax Director

Geeslin Group LLC

Peachtree City (GA)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Generous PTO

11 holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k + match

Training & Development

Quarterly social events

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Geeslin Group LLC in Georgia seeks a Tax Director to lead the firm's tax operations strategically, delivering high-quality services and driving profitability. You will oversee engagements, tax technology, planning, and staff development while serving as a trusted advisor to clients.

You will mentor tax professionals, lead client meetings, and collaborate with firm leadership to optimize workflows and growth.

Qualifications

CPA certification required and active licensure.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
Master's degree in Tax or Accounting preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of tax experience in public accounting.
5+ years of leadership experience managing a tax team.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the tax practice and engagements.
Lead tax season planning and team development.
Review complex tax returns and advise clients on tax matters.
Develop and improve tax workflows and processes.
Grow client engagements and identify new services.

Skills

Leadership

Tax expertise

Client relations

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree in Tax or Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Tax software

MS Office

Accounting software

Job description

Job Title: Tax Director

Location: Newnan or Peachtree City, Georgia

About The Role

The Tax Director is responsible for leading the Firm's tax operations on a strategic level and delivering high-quality tax services that enhance client engagement and maximize the profitability of the tax department. This role provides strategic leadership for the tax department, including oversight of engagements, tax technology, workflows, tax season planning, and staff development. The Tax Director serves as a technical resource and advisor to clients while providing leadership, coaching, and guidance to the tax team.

Job Title: Tax Director

Location: Newnan or Peachtree City, Georgia

About The Role

What You'll Do

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the firm's tax practice.
Lead strategic planning initiatives and related execution of annual tax season timelines and objectives.
Lead, schedule, supervise, and review tax engagements and build strong relationships with clients.
Collaborate with firm leadership to ensure effective cross-functional team dynamics, demonstrate a strategic outlook.
Provide expert advice on complex tax matters for both individual and business clients.
Stay updated on the latest updates/changes to tax laws, tax codes, regulations, legislation, and industry trends.
Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply tax planning concepts and assist clients in tax compliance.
Develop documentation of best practices for the tax department.
Review complex tax returns and resolve complex tax issues for clients.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, lead client meetings.
Analyze the time and billing system and improve realization and utilization metrics for tax-related firm goals.
Develop tax staff, seniors and managers; foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Mentor staff, advise and guide team members on tax related matters.
Take part in activities to enhance teamwork and collaboration outside of the office environment.
Contribute to the firm's growth by identifying new service opportunities and expanding existing client engagements.
Develop new client contacts and relationships and recognize opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients

What We're Looking For

CPA Certificate required.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Master's Degree in Tax or Accounting preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant tax experience in public accounting, including experience as a Manager/Sr. Manager.
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing and developing a team.
Proficient with Tax software, MS Office, and accounting software.
Advanced technical expertise in business, individual, trust, nonprofit, and complex tax matters, with a strong understanding of tax laws, regulations, and tax planning strategies.
Extensive experience preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, exercising sound professional judgment, and resolving sophisticated tax issues.
Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop, coach, mentor, and lead high-performing tax professionals, including Managers and emerging leaders.
Strong strategic and business acumen, including the ability to evaluate tax department performance, improve processes and workflows, manage resources, and support profitability and growth.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, communication, and client relationship skills, with the ability to serve as a strategic advisor to clients and collaborate effectively with Firm leadership.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex engagements and priorities, drive strategic initiatives, identify business development opportunities, and contribute to the long-term growth and success of the Firm.

What We Offer

The ability to provide strategic influence and drive firm growth.
A collaborative, relationship-focused work environment.
The opportunity to work closely with clients and make a meaningful impact on their businesses and financial goals.
Opportunities to develop and mentor team members while continuing to grow your own technical and leadership skills.
A team-oriented culture that values people and relationships and prioritizes learning and professional development.
Occasional flexibility in work location after a training period.

Our Benefits