Tax Director: Partner Track, High Impact Leadership

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

5% 401K employer contribution

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking a Tax Director to join a well‑established CPA firm. This role offers favorable work‑life balance, excellent benefits, and strong path to Partnership. You will handle complex tax matters, lead client services, and mentor staff, with potential bonuses and a 5% 401(k) employer contribution.

You will work with SEC and closely held clients across diverse industries, driving planning and tax strategy while maintaining high service standards and firm profitability.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years in public accounting with tax focus.
• Experience representing clients before tax authorities.
• Experience supervising tax preparers.
• Continuing education minimum 40 hours per year.
• CPA license in good standing required.
• Active membership in the AICPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical review and approval of complex tax returns and examinations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in tax discipline or industry.
• Manage client service within budgeted time and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Lead large tax returns and supervise staff as needed.
• Participate in client meetings and tax planning efforts for large clients.
• Act as a resource for staff on tax issues and questions.
• Communicate important tax developments affecting clients.
• Oversee staff development and training.
• Ensure accurate billing and collections processes.
• Travel to client offices, meetings, and seminars as required.
• Seasonal overtime may be required during peak periods.

Skills

Tax expertise

Public accounting

Client service

Staff coaching

Education

Bachelor in Accounting

Master in Taxation

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking a Tax Director to join a well‑established CPA firm. This role offers favorable work‑life balance, excellent benefits, and strong path to Partnership. You will handle complex tax matters, lead client services, and mentor staff, with potential bonuses and a 5% 401(k) employer contribution.

You will work with SEC and closely held clients across diverse industries, driving planning and tax strategy while maintaining high service standards and firm profitability.