Tax Director

Elevate; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and wellbeing programs

Retirement plans

Equity incentive program

Wellbeing programs

Stock options/profits interests

Job summary

A next‑generation professional services firm is seeking a Tax Director to lead the tax practice in Raleigh, NC. This role involves overseeing client service, expanding the team, and developing tax strategies for high-net-worth clients and businesses. Candidates should have 10+ years of experience in business taxation, preferably from a Big 4 firm. A competitive salary, an equity incentive program, and comprehensive benefits are offered to grow within an innovative, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in business taxation, ideally with a Big 4 or large firm.
• Strong reputation for delivering exceptional service to clients.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring teams.
• Strong client relationship skills and reputation for delivering exceptional service.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to thrive in a growth‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand the tax practice for the Raleigh partner firm.
• Deliver high‑quality tax advisory and compliance services.
• Recruit, mentor, and inspire a high-performing tax team.
• Respond to client inquiries on compliance matters including income tax, franchise tax, sales/use tax, labor, and benefits.
• Conduct intermediate tax and accounting research to ensure accurate reporting.
• Develop budgets and pricing, select staff, assign workloads, and prepare reports.
• Drive practice growth through expansion of services to existing clients and proactive business development.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing insight on complex tax issues and structuring opportunities.
• Recruit, mentor, and inspire a high‑performing tax team, fostering a collaborative and growth‑focused culture.
• Collaborate with Elevate’s leadership team and shared services to leverage technology, innovation, and best practices across the platform.

Skills

Client relationship skills

Leadership and team development

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Active CPA license

Job description

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Job Title: Tax Director – Elevate Raleigh Partner Firm

About Elevate

Elevate LLC is a next‑generation professional services platform built to partner with entrepreneurial, growth‑focused accounting, tax, and advisory firms. Our mission is to empower firms and their leaders by providing capital, operational support, technology, and strategic guidance to help them scale while preserving their independence and culture.

As part of our continued expansion, we are investing in a Raleigh, North Carolina–based partner firm and seeking an experienced Tax Director to lead and grow the tax practice. This is a high‑impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the future of the firm’s tax strategy, client service, and team development within Elevate’s broader national platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and expand the tax practice for the Raleigh partner firm, with responsibility for growth, client service, and team leadership.
• Deliver high‑quality tax advisory and compliance services to entrepreneurial businesses, family offices, and high‑net‑worth individuals.
• Review tax closings, oversee preparation of individual and business entity returns.
• Respond to client inquiries on compliance matters including income tax, franchise tax, sales/use tax, labor, and benefits.
• Conduct intermediate tax and accounting research to ensure accurate reporting.
• Develop budgets and pricing, select staff, assign workloads, and prepare reports.
• Drive practice growth through expansion of services to existing clients and proactive business development.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing insight on complex tax issues and structuring opportunities.
• Recruit, mentor, and inspire a high‑performing tax team, fostering a collaborative and growth‑focused culture.
• Collaborate with Elevate’s leadership team and shared services to leverage technology, innovation, and best practices across the platform.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in business taxation, ideally with a Big 4, large national, or regional firm.
• Demonstrated success leading client engagements and growing a practice.
• Strong client relationship skills and reputation for delivering exceptional service.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to thrive in a growth‑oriented environment.

What We Offer

• Leadership role with opportunity to build and scale a premier tax practice in the Raleigh market.
• Competitive compensation, annual bonus opportunities, and participation in an equity incentive program (stock options/profits interests) aligned with Elevate’s long‑term growth.
• Resources, capital, and technology investments of Elevate’s national platform combined with the culture and autonomy of a local firm.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and wellbeing programs.
• Career growth and leadership development supported by Elevate’s experienced leadership team and long‑term capital partners.
• A collaborative, innovative environment where you can make a lasting impact on clients, colleagues, and the profession.

Featured Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and wellbeing programs

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Professional Services and Accounting

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