Tax Director: Strategic Advisory & Client Leadership

Doeren Mayhew; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Doeren Mayhew in Orlando, Florida, seeks a Tax Director to lead tax compliance and planning engagements, delivering high-quality client service through technical quality control, cost effectiveness, accuracy, and timeliness.

The role requires a CPA with 10+ years of public accounting experience and a track record of managing multiple client engagements while guiding tax professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting preferred.
• Active CPA license required.
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience with significant expertise in tax compliance and consulting.
• Prior experience managing multiple client engagements and leading tax professionals in a public accounting environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations affecting individuals, corporations, partnerships, S corporations, and trusts.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships while serving as a trusted business advisor.
• Excellent analytical, research, problem-solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex tax matters clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and review of complex federal, state, and local tax engagements for privately held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and pass-through entities.
• Serve as the primary advisor to clients, providing proactive tax planning strategies that align with their business and financial goals.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service, responsiveness, and trusted advisory support.
• Research complex tax issues and communicate practical recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Review tax returns, workpapers, and deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, quality, and compliance with firm standards.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and educate clients and team members on emerging developments.
• Identify opportunities to expand client services and collaborate with other service lines to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and year-round tax planning discussions.
• Manage engagement budgets, staffing, scheduling, and profitability while ensuring timely completion of client work.
• Mentor, coach, and develop tax managers, seniors, and staff through performance feedback, technical training, and career development.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new tax professionals.
• Support firm growth initiatives through business development activities, networking, community involvement, and proposal development.
• Maintain compliance with professional standards, firm policies, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax planning

Client relationship management

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting (preferred)

Job description

Doeren Mayhew in Orlando, Florida, seeks a Tax Director to lead tax compliance and planning engagements, delivering high-quality client service through technical quality control, cost effectiveness, accuracy, and timeliness.

The role requires a CPA with 10+ years of public accounting experience and a track record of managing multiple client engagements while guiding tax professionals.