Tax Director: Path to Partnership, Big Bonuses & 5% 401K

Client Growth Resources, Inc; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401K employer match

Work-life balance

Partnership track

Job summary

Client Growth Resources, Inc. is seeking a Tax Director to lead a growing regional CPA practice, providing expert tax guidance across diverse industries and managing complex tax returns.

The role emphasizes high-level client service and collaboration with partners in a fast-paced environment. The position offers strong work-life balance, lucrative bonuses, and a clear path toward Partnership, with a 5% employer contribution to the 401K and a broad client mix including SEC and closely held

Qualifications

• Public accounting experience and tax expertise.
• Strong leadership and staff development.
• Active CPA license in good standing.
• Continuing education requirements met annually.
• Experience supervising tax preparers.
• Strong client service and planning skills.

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.
• Performs all task related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the A&A Department with larger clients.
• Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
• Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the Partner.
• Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firms’ clients.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, development training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
• Accurate and timely billing and collection processes are made.
• Possesses a complete knowledge of the firms’ philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
• Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
• Participates in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
• Responsible for the development, coaching and training of senior, semi-seniors and staff accountants.
• Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.
• Participates in reviews and evaluations of the tax department.
• Occasional travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars.
• Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January 1 to April 15, may be in excess of 55 hours per week.

Skills

Leadership experience

CPA license

Continuing education

Supervising staff

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in taxation

Job description

Client Growth Resources, Inc. is seeking a Tax Director to lead a growing regional CPA practice, providing expert tax guidance across diverse industries and managing complex tax returns.

The role emphasizes high-level client service and collaboration with partners in a fast-paced environment. The position offers strong work-life balance, lucrative bonuses, and a clear path toward Partnership, with a 5% employer contribution to the 401K and a broad client mix including SEC and closely held