Tax Director

Reynolds + Rowella; Ridgefield (CT); Híbrido; USD 170.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work schedules

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid holidays

Tuition/CPA exam reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Summer flex time

Dress for your day

Descripción de la vacante

Reynolds + Rowella, LLP is seeking a Tax Director to lead multiple client engagements, develop staff, and steer strategic direction for the tax department. Based in CT with hybrid work, you will mentor managers, manage complex returns, and drive business development.

You will build client relationships, ensure profitability, and stay ahead of tax laws through proactive communication with partners and staff, supporting firm growth and client service excellence.

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting/Taxation.
• CPA license, CT preferred.
• 10+ years in public accounting with progression.
• Experience reviewing complex returns.
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills.
• Overtime requirements Jan–Apr (may exceed 55 hours).

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage multiple client engagements in the tax practice.
• Develop and train managers and staff; mentoring responsibilities.
• Drive strategic decisions for the tax department and marketing/biz development.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure retention through proactive communication.
• Coordinate with audit department for seamless service delivery.
• Identify inefficiencies and optimize staffing and processes.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Overtime resilience

Educación

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Accounting/Taxation

CPA license

Descripción del empleo

*Based on Success/Interest - this role would lead into Partnership Opportunity*

*No agency or recruiter submissions - direct applicants only*

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Due to Company growth, we are looking to expand our Leadership team and continue building for the Future! This is an excellent leadership opportunity to be part of an independent, successful, family-oriented Professional Services Firm that provides a healthy work/life balance, flexibility, and career growth. We have been named a Top Workplace by Hearst Media Group multiple years, recognized in Accounting Today as a Top Firm in New England, Inside Public Accounting Top 400 Firms, and Best of Accounting Award! With offices in Ridgefield and New Canaan CT, Reynolds + Rowella provides accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses. We’re proud to be one of the few independent regional accounting firms in Fairfield County—offering the expertise and reach of a large firm with the personal touch of a close-knit team, where quality always comes before quantity. We’re built on culture, powered by our people, and driven by purpose.

Why work with Reynolds + Rowella? We offer:

• Healthy Work/Life Balance – Hybrid Work Schedules
• Rewarding Working Culture – team building and volunteer events, employee-led committees
• Coaching/Mentorship Programs for our staff
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Strong Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary/Company Paid Life Insurance, short/long-term disability insurance, Medical FSA and Dependent Care
• Generous PTO Program + Paid Holiday Schedule
• Tuition / CPA exam & study materials reimbursement, including paid weekly study time
• Gym Membership reimbursement
• Summer Flex Time/Hours – off Fridays
• Dress for your day policy

Summary of Position:

The Tax Director handles multiple client engagements simultaneously, and ensuring the engagements are appropriately scheduled and staffed based on the complexity and size. The Tax Director is also responsible for developing and training managers and staff as well as participating in mentoring employees. This position will also be responsible for the strategic decisions relating to the practice and the tax department and will also aid in marketing efforts and developing new business.

Essential Functions:

• Review of highly complex individual and business returns
• Develop strong relationships with clients and become their primary contact
• Responsible for ensuring client retention through effective problem resolution, negotiations, and proactive client follow-up
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client business
• Negotiate client fees and any additional billing fees
• Coach all levels of staff during the planning, execution, completion phases of client engagement
• Responsible for planning, organizing, running monthly technical meetings for professional staff
• Notify partner group of changes in federal, state, and other applicable tax laws prior to commencement of change
• Regularly and proactively report to the partner group on any updates or changes within tax department, status of engagement projects, any issues within department along with recommended solutions, and ROI of current initiatives or developments within tax department
• Proactively identify inefficiencies and insufficiencies within tax department and actively work to reduce or eliminate them
• Responsible for ensuring the tax department has proper staffing and actively forecasting staffing needs
• Regularly work with audit department coordinating client visits between audit/tax department
• Actively participate in new business development through networking and proposals- must understand and actively market all firm services

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in public accounting with demonstrated progression in complexity and scope
• Experience reviewing complex individual and business returns
• CPA license, preferably for the state of CT
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent ability to multi-task
• Ability to work heavy overtime from January to April 15(may be in excess of 55 hours per week). Occasional overtime work required throughout the year.

Reynolds + Rowella, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements Reynolds + Rowella, LLP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive and management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the tasks as assigned at any time. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the company its employees.