Tax Director: Path to Partnership + 5% 401(k) Match + Bonuses

Key People; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

401K with 5% company match

Job summary

Key People in Los Angeles is seeking a seasoned Tax Director to lead the tax practice, review complex returns, and guide client engagements across diverse industries.

The role requires a CPA with 7–10 years in public accounting, supervisory experience, and active involvement in client planning and tax advisory services. Excellent benefits include performance bonuses and a 401(k) with a 5% employer match.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years experience in public accounting.
• At least two years experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
• Minimum one year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required; Master’s in taxation preferred.
• Continuing education of at least 40 hours per year is required.
• 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.
• Manages client service and ensures assignments are completed within budgeted time.
• Assumes responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates work to staff as needed.
• Participates in client meetings and tax planning to aid in larger client engagements.
• Acts as a resource for staff on tax issues and questions.
• Oversees client service responsibility for clients managed by the Tax Manager or Partners.
• Communicates important tax developments affecting clients to firm personnel.
• Delegates and manages government tax examinations; may represent clients before authorities.
• Participates in staff development and recruitment; trains staff accountants.

Skills

Public accounting

Tax expertise

Staff supervision

Client meetings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in taxation

Job description

Key People in Los Angeles is seeking a seasoned Tax Director to lead the tax practice, review complex returns, and guide client engagements across diverse industries.

The role requires a CPA with 7–10 years in public accounting, supervisory experience, and active involvement in client planning and tax advisory services. Excellent benefits include performance bonuses and a 401(k) with a 5% employer match.