Tax Director - Real Estate Development (PAID RELO)

Keystone Distinction Group; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO to start

Paid week off around July 4th

401(k) match

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Funded professional development

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Charleston, SC, is seeking a Tax Director to lead the Real Estate Development and Construction Tax Practice. This role blends leadership, client advisory, and strategic development in a fast-growing market.

You will steer tax compliance for real estate partnerships, mentor teams, and drive business development while shaping firm strategy and client outcomes in a flexible, office/remote/hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting and CPA required.
• 9+ years of progressive public accounting experience with real estate/partnership expertise.
• 2+ years leading tax management teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tax compliance process for real estate partnerships, ensuring excellence across federal and state returns.
• Take the stage with clients - deliver proactive communication, insight, and solutions that exceed expectations.
• Manage financial performance, engagements, and client relationships with confidence and precision.
• Mentor, coach, and elevate the next generation of tax professionals within your team.
• Be the trusted advisor clients turn to for clarity, creativity, and strategic thinking.
• Stay ahead of evolving tax laws and lead process improvements to enhance client outcomes.
• Play a visible role in business development through community engagement, networking, and market growth.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Business development

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

CPA

Job description

Tax Director - Real Estate Development Practice

-> MUST MOVE TO The Greater Charleston, SC AREA ( or 1-1.5 hour drive)

Where Leadership Meets Lifestyle, Growth, and Impact

We believe your career should be more than a job - it should be the platform where your expertise, leadership, and ambition intersect with growth, lifestyle, and community impact. As one of the Carolina's premier tax and advisory firms, we are seeking a dynamic Tax Director to lead our Real Estate Development and Construction Tax Practice in vibrant Charleston, SC.

This is more than a technical role - we're looking for a confident leader who can command the room, earn trust, and capture the attention of clients with both presence and expertise. Someone who thrives on building relationships, inspiring teams, and driving results.

Why Join Our Team?

• Unmatched Growth: From tailored leadership development to mentorship and our Big 4 alliance, your career trajectory is limitless.

• Impactful Leadership: Guide a thriving real estate tax practice, influence firm strategy, and make your mark in one of the Southeast's fastest-growing markets.

• People First Culture: We prioritize balance, flexibility, and your well-being - because growth happens when life and work are in sync.

• Community & Prestige: Represent us across Charleston, building relationships and opportunities while advancing our reputation as a trusted advisor.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the tax compliance process for real estate partnerships, ensuring excellence across federal and state returns.

• Take the stage with clients - deliver proactive communication, insight, and solutions that exceed expectations.

• Manage financial performance, engagements, and client relationships with confidence and precision.

• Mentor, coach, and elevate the next generation of tax professionals within your team.

• Be the trusted advisor clients turn to for clarity, creativity, and strategic thinking.

• Stay ahead of evolving tax laws and lead process improvements to enhance client outcomes.

• Play a visible role in business development through community engagement, networking, and market growth.

What We Offer:

• Flexible work environment (office, remote, or hybrid) + "dress for your day" policy.

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential.

• Industry-leading PTO: 4 weeks to start + holidays + a paid week off around July 4th.

• Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) match, parental leave, and wellness programs.

• Funded professional development, mentorship, and industry engagement opportunities.

• Regular team retreats, open-door leadership access, and an environment where your ideas shape our future.

What We're Looking For:

• BA/BS in Accounting + CPA required.

• 9+ years of progressive public accounting experience with strong real estate/partnership expertise.

• 2+ years leading tax management teams.

• A natural communicator with presence - able to inspire confidence, hold attention, and lead client conversations with authority.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills with a track record of delivering results.

This is your chance to step into a leadership role where your voice, presence, and expertise matter. You'll have the runway to accelerate your career, impact the community, and help shape the future of a growing firm - all while enjoying the lifestyle Charleston has to offer.