Tax Director

LHH; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH, a growing public accounting firm in Wisconsin, seeks a Tax Director to provide strategic leadership of the tax practice and act as trusted advisor to clients.

You will lead complex tax engagements, mentor staff, drive business development, and shape long-term tax strategy while ensuring quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and client engagements.
• Experience serving middle-market companies and high-net-worth individuals preferred.
• CPA license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the firm's tax department, ensuring exceptional service and technical excellence.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to support firm growth, profitability, and efficiency.
• Oversee staffing, resource allocation, workflow management, and capacity planning.
• Establish and maintain quality control standards for tax compliance and consulting engagements.
• Monitor department performance and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and profitability.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.

Skills

Tax leadership

Client advisory

Tax planning

Tax compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Job description

Our client is a growing mid-sized public accounting firm serving privately held businesses, high net worth individuals, family-owned enterprises, and emerging companies across a variety of industries. The firm is seeking an experienced Tax Director to provide strategic leadership for the tax practice while serving as a trusted advisor to clients.

The Tax Director will oversee complex tax engagements, mentor and develop tax professionals, drive business development initiatives, and help shape the long-term strategy of the firm's tax practice. This leadership role combines deep technical tax expertise with strong relationship management, operational leadership, and practice growth responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the firm's tax department, ensuring exceptional client service and technical excellence.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to support firm growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee departmental staffing, resource allocation, workflow management, and capacity planning.
• Establish and maintain quality control standards for tax compliance and consulting engagements.
• Monitor department performance and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and profitability.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives.

Client Advisory & Engagement Management

• Serve as lead advisor on complex tax matters involving corporations, partnerships, LLCs, S corporations, trusts, estates, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Deliver sophisticated tax planning, consulting, and compliance services.
• Review complex federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Research tax legislation and regulatory developments and communicate their impact to clients and team members.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and develop strategic solutions tailored to client objectives.
• Manage key client relationships and serve as a trusted business advisor.

Qualifications

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA license required.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience.
• Significant experience reviewing complex tax returns and providing tax consulting services.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and client engagements.
• Experience serving middle-market companies, privately held businesses, and high-net-worth individuals preferred.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.