Tax Director (REMOTE)

LHH; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Parental leave (where applicable)

Monthly technology stipend

Professional development support

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Tax Director to build and lead a new tax practice. You will design services, pricing, and processes, while mentoring a growing team and advising venture-backed, tech, SaaS, and professional services clients.

The role offers a fully remote environment with strong leadership exposure, equity participation opportunities, and significant firm strategy impact.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license and 8+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or CPA firm.
• Strong leadership and client-facing advisory experience.
• Expertise in corporate taxation including C-Corporation returns and pass-through entities.

Responsibilities

• Design, launch, and scale the firm's tax advisory practice.
• Develop service offerings, engagement models, pricing structures, and processes.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead tax professionals as the practice expands.
• Partner with accounting, finance, and advisory teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Lead tax advisory for a portfolio of clients and review complex tax filings.
• Advise on entity structures, tax planning, M&A, equity compensation, and QSBS concerns.
• Guide on federal/state income tax, pass-throughs, R&D credits, and strategic issues.
• Build long-term client relationships and deliver business-focused recommendations.

Skills

CPA license

Tax planning

Leadership

Client relationships

Corporate taxation

Public accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000 base salary, plus performance bonus and potential equity participation

Build a Tax Practice From the Ground Up

A fast-growing finance and accounting advisory firm is seeking a Tax Director to establish and lead a newly launched tax practice. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an experienced tax professional who enjoys building processes, developing teams, advising growth-stage companies, and contributing to firm strategy.

Working closely with executive leadership, you will shape the future of the tax function while serving as a trusted advisor to venture-backed, technology, SaaS, manufacturing, professional services, and high-growth businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, launch, and scale the firm's tax advisory practice.
• Develop service offerings, engagement models, pricing structures, and operational processes.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead tax professionals as the practice expands.
• Partner with accounting, finance, and advisory teams to provide integrated client solutions.
• Serve as the lead tax advisor for a portfolio of clients.
• Prepare and review complex tax returns and related filings.
• Advise clients on entity structure, tax planning, capital events, mergers and acquisitions, and equity compensation matters.
• Provide guidance related to federal and state income tax, pass-through entities, corporate taxation, R&D credits, and other strategic tax issues.
• Build long-term client relationships and deliver practical business-focused recommendations.

Business Growth

• Contribute to business development and client retention efforts.
• Support thought leadership initiatives and market expansion activities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate relevant impacts to clients and internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• 8+ years of progressive tax experience.
• Public accounting or CPA firm background.
• Prior leadership experience at the Manager level or above.
• Strong technical expertise in corporate taxation, including C-Corporation returns.
• Experience working with LLCs and pass-through entities.
• Demonstrated success in client-facing advisory roles.
• Ability to independently manage and grow a tax practice.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in practice development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree such as MST, MSA, JD, or LLM.
• Experience advising venture-backed, startup, or private equity-backed companies.
• Knowledge of QSBS, 83(b) elections, equity compensation arrangements, cap tables, and venture-backed business structures.
• SALT and sales tax experience.
• Tax planning and strategic advisory expertise.
• Experience with R&D tax credits and related studies.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to build and lead a new tax practice.
• Direct interaction with executive leadership and key decision-makers.
• Ability to influence strategy, service offerings, and team growth.
• Equity participation opportunity.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Flexible schedule in a results-focused culture.
• Established client demand for tax services and significant growth potential.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible paid time off program
• Paid company holidays
• Parental leave benefits, where applicable
• Monthly technology stipend
• Professional development and continuing education support

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