Tax Director, Privately Held Business

Armanino Advisory LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 146,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

Flexible work arrangements

401K with Profit Sharing

Wellness program

Generous parental leave

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Armanino seeks a senior tax leader to guide complex engagements for individuals, partnerships, and corporations in a Denver setting. You will review work papers, advise on transactions, and respond to IRS audits while mentoring staff and driving client service.

The role requires a CPA/EA or JD, at least 8 years of public accounting taxation, and 4 years in management. Strong business development skills and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance or related discipline.
• Qualified to practice before the IRS (i.e, JD, CPA, or EA).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in public accounting in taxation or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years in a managerial role involving clients and team members.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Taxation (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform technical review of engagement work papers and tax returns as it relates to Individuals, Partnerships, S and C-corporations.
• Provide consultation on business and/or personal transactions and related tax implications.
• Develop responses to audits, notices and inquiries from IRS and other authorities.
• Manage larger and complex engagements and workflow to minimize risk and maximize engagement economics.
• Lead new business development opportunities and identify extended services for existing clients.
• Review or conduct high level research of complex or emerging tax issues and prepare memorandums.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance or related discipline

Master’s Degree in Accounting or Taxation

Job description

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to beAmong the top 20 Largest Accounting and Consulting Firms in the Nationand one of theBest Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas.

Job Responsibilities

Perform technical review of engagement work papers and tax returns as it relates to Individuals, Partnerships, S and C-corporations Provide consultation on business and/or personal transactions (if applicable), and the related tax implications, consequences and treatment Develop responses to IRS and other regulatory and tax authorities' audits, notices and inquiries Manage larger and complex engagements and workflow of multiple clients and related deliverables to minimize risk and surprises, maximize engagement economics, meet internal and external deadlines and develops less experienced engagement personnel, primarily managers and supervisors Lead new business development opportunities Identify and pursue potential extended services for existing clients Review or conduct high level research of complex or emerging tax issues and prepare memorandums to support conclusions Identify assignment resource requirements and ensure the most appropriate resources are assigned to specific assignment roles Continually build on technical expertise in taxation by attending continuing professional education courses or utilizing other training resource Keep current with tax law changes and provide updates and training to the firm’s tax practice members Train and develop less experienced individuals responsible for engagement management responsibilities, including managing budgets, scheduling and staffing, due date management and client relations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance or related discipline
• Qualified to practice before the IRS (i.e, JD. CPA, or EA)
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in public accounting in taxation or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4 years in a managerial role involving clients and team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Taxation
• A subject matter expert in a specific area of taxation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Hiring Policy

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position: $146,000 - $231,200. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Wellness program
• Generous parental leave
• 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Armanino is one of the top 25 largest independent accounting and business consulting firms in the United States.

We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network.