Tax Director: Lead Strategy, Growth & Client Advisory

Cherry Bekaert

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 167,000 - 281,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Paid Care Leave

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert in Tampa, FL is seeking a Tax Director to lead tax planning and compliance for middle-market clients. You will combine technical expertise, client service, and team leadership to deliver meaningful outcomes and grow the tax practice.

You will manage engagements, develop staff, build relationships with owners and partnerships, review complex returns, advise on planning for partnerships, estates, and trusts, monitor regulatory changes, and drive business development while

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
CPA license required.
10+ years of business taxation experience with a Big Four, national, or regional public accounting firm.
Strong knowledge of C Corporations, S Corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.
Experience with pass-through entity taxation, particularly partnerships.
Understanding GAAP and applicable tax regulations.
Proven leadership and team development abilities.
Excellent communication and client service skills.
Ability to manage multiple engagements.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop team members through coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
Manage client engagements, workflows, deadlines, deliverables, and communications across a diverse portfolio of tax clients.
Build trusted relationships with middle-market businesses, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals.
Review complex individual, partnership, and business tax returns while providing guidance to engagement teams.
Advise clients on tax planning strategies related to partnership, estate, gift, and trust matters.
Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients and contribute to new business development efforts.
Consult with clients to gather information, explain tax concepts, and address questions or concerns.
Monitor changes in federal, state, and local tax regulations and communicate potential impacts to clients and internal teams.
Maintain organized documentation and support high-quality client service throughout the engagement lifecycle.
Participate in learning and development activities to strengthen technical and leadership capabilities.
Contribute to other projects and responsibilities as needed.