Tax Director

The Swanson Group LLC; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401(k) with 3% match

Health and dental insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Group life insurance

Ongoing training and professional development

Job summary

The Swanson Group LLC in Westbrook, Maine, is seeking a Tax Director who will thrive in a collaborative environment, mentoring staff and managing tax return preparations. This role offers a base salary of $150,000 and starts with approximately $400K in client work, along with unlimited PTO and flexible scheduling.

Join a firm where your expertise can help shape the future, while enjoying life in beautiful coastal Maine, just minutes from Portland.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience preparing and reviewing tax returns.
• Experience mentoring and supervising staff.
• Ability to stay current on tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax planning and return preparation.
• Supervise and mentor team members.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Tax return preparation and review

Supervisory experience

Client relationship management

Knowledge of evolving tax laws

Team collaboration

Job description

Join a Team That Thinks Taxes Are Fun (Seriously.)

At TSG Your Trusted Accountant, we're not your average accounting firm. We're a collaborative crew of CPAs and tax planners who genuinely enjoy solving tax puzzles. To us, every tax return is a challenge worth mastering and we find joy in untangling last year's messes, strengthening small businesses, and uncovering tax savings along the way.

As Westbrook's largest full-service tax, accounting, and consulting firm, we're proud to be a Next Generation Accounting Firm. That means we focus on relationships over transactions, strategic guidance over cookie-cutter forms. We offer forward-thinking counsel to help small businesses grow, while also delivering excellent traditional tax prep services.

Led by a self-made, female entrepreneur, our team blends decades of expertise with fresh perspectives. We're casual, collaborative, and serious about delivering top-tier service without sacrificing fun or flexibility.

About the Role: Tax Director

We're searching for an ambitious and growth-minded Tax Director to step into a high-impact leadership role. If you're someone who thrives on solving complex problems, enjoys client interaction, and wants to help shape the future of a firm this is your chance.

You’ll join a culture that respects your time and encourages your development, with unmatched flexibility, meaningful work, and a team you’ll actually enjoy working with.

What You'll Bring

You’ll be a strong fit for this role if you:

• Have at least 10 years of experience preparing and reviewing tax returns across a wide range of entities - individual, corporate, partnership, estate/trust, and nonprofit.
• Have experience supervising and mentoring staff.
• Stay current on evolving tax laws and enjoy educating others.
• Excel in a collaborative, team-driven environment.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Are excited to live and work in beautiful coastal Maine, just minutes from the vibrant foodie scene of Portland. Our newly renovated, dog-friendly office sits on Main Street in Westbrook, across from the Presumpscot River!

Compensation & Perks

We believe your compensation should grow with your impact:

• No need to bring in new business we have plenty of work and will match it to your interest and capacity.
• Start with ~$400K in client work with room to grow.
• Base pay starting at $150,000

Plus, Outstanding Benefits:

• Unlimited PTO and make-your-own-schedule flexibility
• 401(k) with 3% match
• Health and dental insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Group life insurance
• Ongoing training and professional development

If you love the idea of turning tax puzzles into solutions and want a role that respects both your talent and your time we'd love to meet you.

• Apply now and come grow with us.

Our goal is to ESOP by December 31, 2030.