Tax Director: Path to Partnership & Bonus

Red Seal Recruiting; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Large potential bonuses

5% employer 401K match

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting presents an opening for a TAX DIRECTOR with a well established regional CPA firm in California. The role offers excellent benefits, substantial bonuses, and a 5% employer 401(k) match, with exposure to SEC and closely held clients across diverse industries.

You will oversee complex tax work, mentor staff, and lead client meetings and planning efforts. Expect heavy overtime during peak season and opportunities toward partnership.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
• 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 required, Master’s degree in taxation preferred.
• Minimum of forty hours of continuing education required each year.
• A current and valid CPA license is required.
• Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs.

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 tasks related to client service and ensures assignments are within budgeted time.
• Assumes responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to preparers as needed.
• Participates in client meetings and tax planning with larger clients.
• Acts as a resource for tax staff on tax issues and questions.
• Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Manager works with or delegated by Partner.
• Communicates important tax developments affecting clients to firm personnel.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent clients before authorities.
• Maintains familiarity with staff qualifications and reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Develops and coaches staff; assists in recruiting and training.

Skills

Public accounting

Tax planning

Client relationship

Staff leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in taxation

CPA license

AICPA member in good standing

Job description

Red Seal Recruiting presents an opening for a TAX DIRECTOR with a well established regional CPA firm in California. The role offers excellent benefits, substantial bonuses, and a 5% employer 401(k) match, with exposure to SEC and closely held clients across diverse industries.

You will oversee complex tax work, mentor staff, and lead client meetings and planning efforts. Expect heavy overtime during peak season and opportunities toward partnership.