Tax Director-High Net Worth

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

Your Role:

Our Tax team is seeking a high level tax professional to take on the role of Tax Director at our Westwood office. The ideal candidate will oversee complex tax strategies, compliance, and advisory services—primarily for high-net-worth individuals, entertainment clients, family offices, and closely held businesses. Provides significant ownership and oversight of complex client engagements, bringing deep technical tax and industry expertise and operating with a high degree of independence. Leads and develops teams, drives succession and talent development, and champions the effective adoption of technology and firm processes. Demonstrates the technical judgment and review capabilities expected at the TRP level, including the ability to provide final review and sign off on tax returns when appropriate. Requires minimal partner oversight and serves as a trusted resource to clients, team members, and firm leadership.

What will you do:

• 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

What Do you Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting or a related field.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or EA (Enrolled Agent license.
• 8-12+ years of relevant tax experience
• Partnership and S-Corporation taxation
• Multi-state taxation
• Pass-through entity tax planning and compliance
• High-net-worth individual taxation
• U.S. foreign reporting and compliance
• Taxation of U.S. non-resident aliens
• Strong client relationship management
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Experience working with tax preparation software such as BNA and CCH Axcess.

Physical Requirements:

• All NKSFB positions work in a typical, indoor office environment.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $275,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location.

What We Offer:

NKSFB is proud to provide a generous range of benefits and rewards designed to support the well-being, security, and overall satisfaction of our employees. As part of our team, you can look forward to:

• Accrue 20 PTO days annually, giving you time to rest and recharge.
• A 401(k) plan with quarterly employer match contributions, when eligible, to help you build your financial future.
• Ten paid holidays each year, plus one extra floating holiday for added flexibility.
• Summer work hours, to allow you to leave work early on designated dates.
• Hybrid work schedules, if applicable, to increase commute convenience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your health and wellness.
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts to help manage eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance for added peace of mind.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage for additional protection.
• Long-term Disability benefits to support you during unexpected challenges.
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident coverage for expanded financial security.
• Wellness activities to promote awareness of the importance of your health across all aspects of your life.
• Pet insurance options so your furry family members are covered too.

The job duties listed are typical examples of the essential duties performed by employees in this job classification and are not a comprehensive inventory of all of the role’s duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees will be asked to perform other duties.

NKSFB, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact us at [e-mail].

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