Tax Director- Employee Benefits Group

Eisner Advisory Group LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

EisnerAmper is seeking a Tax Director for the Employee Benefits Group in New York. You will serve as the senior technical authority, leading tax strategy and compliance for benefit plans, executive compensation, and related filings, while mentoring staff and guiding client engagements.

The role emphasizes technical depth, leadership, and collaboration with middle-market and PE-backed clients in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• CPA, JD, or LL.M. in Taxation required.
• 10+ years of employee benefits taxation, executive compensation, and deferred compensation planning.
• Deep expertise in Sections 409A, 83(b), and 457; plan design and compliance.
• Experience leading a tax group in a public accounting firm or law firm.
• Strong ERISA knowledge and payroll reporting requirements.
• Exceptional communication and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior technical authority on 457 plans for tax-exempt/governmental entities.
• Oversee 409A compliance for non-qualified deferred compensation plans.
• Advise on 83(b) elections and employer reporting obligations.
• Provide guidance on qualified and non-qualified retirement and welfare plans.
• Review benefit plan documents and tax filings for clients.
• Serve as primary client contact for middle-market and PE-backed firms.
• Mentor colleagues and support recruitment and development.
• Lead reporting on Form W-2, 409A, and 457 plan activity.

Skills

Tax regs 409A

Executive compensation

ERISA knowledge

Public accounting

Communication skills

Business development

Education

CPA/JD/LL.M. in Taxation

Job description

Job Description

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one‑of‑a‑kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals. We are seeking a Tax Director for our Employee Benefits Group who will participate in technical, strategic, and operational aspects of the firm’s employee benefits tax practice.

What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper

You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work

What Work You Will be Responsible For

Work with the Employee Benefits tax practice, including service delivery, practice development, and talent development. Serve as the firm’s senior technical authority on: Section 457 plans for tax‑exempt and governmental entities, including 457(b) and 457(f) plan design, taxation, and vesting rules. Section 409A compliance for non-qualified deferred compensation plans, including plan design, operational compliance, valuation requirements, and corrections. Section 83(b) implications for restricted stock and equity awards, including election timing, tax consequences, and employer reporting obligations. Advise clients on the tax implications of executive compensation arrangements, equity incentives, severance programs, bonuses, and complex compensation packages. Provide guidance on qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, welfare benefit plans, and fringe benefits. Deliver technical reviews of benefit plan documents, agreements, and tax filings. Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, including middle‑market businesses, private equity–backed firms, and tax‑exempt organizations. Provide proactive recommendations to clients regarding compensation structuring, tax risk mitigation, and compliance strategies. Review and advise on compensation arrangements during corporate transactions, including M&A due diligence and integration. Provide guidance to colleagues and clients for reporting on benefit‑related tax filings, including: Form W‑2 reporting of deferred compensation and equity awards. Section 409A reporting. Section 83(b) elections and employer recordkeeping. Section 457(b)/(f) plan reporting. Ensure compliance with federal and state tax regulations as well as related DOL and ERISA reporting obligations. Mentor and develop professionals across the Employee Benefits Tax practice. Conduct internal training on emerging developments in executive compensation, Sections 409A/83(b)/457, and benefits taxation. Support recruitment and help build a high‑performing team with deep technical and client‑service capabilities.

Basic Qualifications

• CPA, JD, or LL.M. in Taxation is required.
• 10+ years of experience in employee benefits taxation, executive compensation, and deferred compensation planning.
• Deep expertise in Sections 409A, 83(b), and 457, including plan document review, tax, and operational compliance.
• Prior experience leading a tax group or serving in a senior technical role within a public accounting firm or law firm.
• Strong understanding of ERISA, payroll tax reporting rules, and benefit‑related reporting requirements.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to convey complex tax rules to non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrated business development capability and experience managing client relationships.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• 280G and 162 (m) knowledge is a plus.

EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit‑based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of background.

About our Tax Team

As the largest service line within the firm, EisnerAmper’s Tax Group doesn’t only provide trusted and innovative tax solutions to its clients, but it creates new opportunities for employees to grow, both personally and professionally. With a range of specialties based on location and industry, employees have the flexibility to focus on the work they want to do and the autonomy to shape their careers in a fulfilling way.

A hybrid between a general tax practice and a hyper‑specialized firm, our culture is based on collaboration, innovation and transparency. For us, success is defined by working together, sometimes across specialties, to provide the best tax solutions to meet our clients’ unique needs.

Tax regulations and procedures are always changing, and so are we. All EisnerAmper tax employees are empowered to challenge the status quo by thinking outside the box and bringing new ideas to the table. Because when we can identify creative ways to reduce filing turnarounds or streamline compliance work, we're able spend more time conducting impactful business advisory services for our clients.

About EisnerAmper

EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax and business advisory firms with approximately 450 partners and 4,500 employees across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long‑range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today, and position them for success tomorrow. Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and start‑ups, global public firms and middle‑market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not‑for‑profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers and investors who serve these clients.

Our reach extends globally, with offices in the United Kingdom, Israel, India, the Cayman Islands, Singapore, and Ireland.

EisnerAmper is a merit‑based employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of background.

Preferred Location: New York