Tax Director - Strategic Growth & Advisory Leader

1source-Partners; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Health/dental/vision—paid

Generous PTO

401k plan

CPA & CPE reimbursement

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

1Source Partners in Tampa, FL is seeking a Tax Director to lead the Tax Practice, grow a defined portfolio of client relationships, and drive advisory services across accounting, audit, and tax. You will oversee complex engagements, provide forward-looking tax strategy, and work with firm leadership on growth opportunities.

Ideal candidates have a CPA license, 12–16 years in public accounting tax, and a proven ability to mentor staff, manage risk, and expand high-value advisory offerings to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Active CPA license (or licensed attorney).
• 12–16 years of progressive public accounting tax experience, including 5+ years leading multiple client engagements and supervising managers or senior managers.
• Demonstrated technical expertise across corporate, partnership, and individual taxation.
• Proven ability to manage a profitable book of business under Partner oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and final technical review of complex federal, state, and local tax engagements as signing partner and ultimate technical authority.
• Lead high-level tax strategy discussions for individual (1040), corporate (1120/1120S), partnership (1065), trust, estate, and exempt organization clients.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships, transitioning engagements from compliance-focused services to high-value advisory partnerships.
• Lead complex, multi-entity tax planning strategies, including entity structuring, income allocation, succession planning, and estate/trust administration.
• Monitor and apply changes in tax laws, regulations, and court rulings, providing proactive guidance on planning opportunities, risk mitigation, and strategic alternatives.
• Support the Tax practice growth strategy by originating new business, managing a defined book of revenue, expanding existing relationships, and converting compliance work into long-term advisory engagements.
• Increase revenue through expanded tax services, cross-practice collaboration, and development of strong referral networks and centers of influence; actively participate in networking and industry events to sustain pipeline growth.
• Track business development metrics and contribute to annual revenue growth and profitability objectives.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on engagement pricing, structuring, and strategic initiatives to enhance profitability, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction.
• Establish and enforce strong documentation standards, structured review processes, and defensible technical positions to mitigate regulatory and operational risk.
• Mentor and develop Senior Managers, Managers, and staff in technical expertise, leadership, client management, and business development; lead firm-wide training initiatives to elevate practice capability and ensure consistent service excellence.
• Represent the firm externally through conferences, professional associations, speaking engagements, and thought leadership to enhance visibility, credibility, and business development opportunities.
• Advocate for the firm’s full range of services by identifying cross-service opportunities and integrating solutions across accounting, audit, and tax to drive long-term client growth.

Skills

Tax strategy

Client management

Leadership

Mentorship

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Active CPA license

Advanced degree (MST, MAcc, JD, or LLM)

Job description

1Source Partners in Tampa, FL is seeking a Tax Director to lead the Tax Practice, grow a defined portfolio of client relationships, and drive advisory services across accounting, audit, and tax. You will oversee complex engagements, provide forward-looking tax strategy, and work with firm leadership on growth opportunities.

Ideal candidates have a CPA license, 12–16 years in public accounting tax, and a proven ability to mentor staff, manage risk, and expand high-value advisory offerings to