Tax Director for HNW & Entertainment Clients

NKSFB, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO days

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Floating holiday

Hybrid work schedules

Health/dental/vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Long-term Disability

Critical Illness/Cancer/HI/Accident

Wellness programs

Pet insurance

Job summary

NKSFB, LLC seeks a Tax Director for its Westwood office to lead complex tax strategies for high-net-worth individuals, entertainment clients, family offices, and closely held businesses.

The role demands deep technical tax expertise, independent leadership, and the ability to sign off on tax returns when appropriate while mentoring staff and driving technology adoption within the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• CPA or EA license is required.
• 8-12+ years of relevant tax experience.
• Experience with partnership and S-Corp taxation.
• Multi-state taxation experience.
• Pass-through entity tax planning and compliance.
• High-net-worth individual taxation.
• US foreign reporting and compliance.
• Taxation of U.S. non-resident aliens.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience with tax software such as BNA and CCH Axcess.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement tax-saving strategies for individuals and business entities.
• Advise on entity structure, investments, and long-term financial planning.
• Oversee the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with evolving tax laws and regulations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to high-net-worth individuals, entertainment clients, and family offices.
• Provide guidance on significant financial decisions (e.g., acquisitions, real estate, partnerships).
• Collaborate with external advisors on tax and financial matters.
• Lead and manage client engagements with a focus on delivering tailored, high-quality service.
• Manage, mentor, and develop tax staff and managers.
• Facilitate training and continuing education.
• Review work, provide constructive feedback, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Represent clients during IRS and state tax audits or disputes.
• Handle complex notices, correspondence, and negotiations.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a相关

CPA or EA

8-12+ years tax experience

Partnership and S-Corporation taxation

Multi-state taxation

Pass-through entity taxation

High-net-worth taxation

US foreign reporting and compliance

Taxation of U.S. non-resident aliens

Strong client relationship management

Attention to detail and deadlines

Experience with BNA and CCH Axcess

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

NKSFB, LLC seeks a Tax Director for its Westwood office to lead complex tax strategies for high-net-worth individuals, entertainment clients, family offices, and closely held businesses.

The role demands deep technical tax expertise, independent leadership, and the ability to sign off on tax returns when appropriate while mentoring staff and driving technology adoption within the firm.