Tax Director: Fast Path to Partnership + Big Bonuses

Key People; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401(k) plan with 5% employer match

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Key People seeks a Tax Director for a leadership role in a well-established regional CPA practice. This position offers opportunities to influence tax strategy, oversee complex returns, and guide a team across diverse client industries.

You will engage in tax planning, client meetings, and development initiatives, with a clear path toward partnership and significant bonus potential. Strong technical skills and staff mentoring are essential.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years experience in public accounting with increasing tax complexity.
• At least two years representing clients before taxing authorities.
• Minimum one year supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; Master’s degree in taxation preferred.
• Minimum of forty hours of continuing education per year.
• A current and valid CPA license is required.
• Must be a member in good standing with the AICPA.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in discipline or industry.
• Performs all tasks related to client service and ensures assignments are completed within budgeted time.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to tax preparers as needed.
• Participates in client meetings and tax planning to assist the A&A Department with larger clients.
• Acts as a resource for tax preparers and staff on tax issues.
• Communicates important tax developments to firm personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Client service

Tax planning

Tax research

Mentoring staff

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in taxation

CPA license

Job description

Key People seeks a Tax Director for a leadership role in a well-established regional CPA practice. This position offers opportunities to influence tax strategy, oversee complex returns, and guide a team across diverse client industries.

You will engage in tax planning, client meetings, and development initiatives, with a clear path toward partnership and significant bonus potential. Strong technical skills and staff mentoring are essential.