US Tax Practice Director — Client Leadership & Growth

Apex Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four days in office

Job summary

Apex Group is seeking a senior leader to define and execute the strategic vision for the U.S. Tax Practice, driving growth, delivery excellence, and client value across private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and other investment structures.

The role requires 12+ years of progressive tax experience, CPA certification, and a track record in leading client relationships, advisory services, and large engagement teams. A four-day in-office requirement applies as part of a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, financial services, consulting, fund administration, or a law firm environment.
• Substantial client-facing tax consulting and advisory experience, as distinct from a compliance-only background.
• Active CPA license required and JD preferred.
• Deep expertise in partnership taxation, alternative investment funds, international tax reporting, state and local taxation, fund structuring, investor tax planning, and foreign investor withholding regimes.
• Demonstrated success developing client relationships, generating new business, and managing large engagement teams and client portfolios.
• Proven ability to advise clients on complex domestic and cross-border tax matters while driving practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic vision for the U.S. Tax Practice.
• Drive operational excellence, service innovation, technology adoption, and talent development.
• Lead business development initiatives, including client pursuits, proposals, and industry networking.
• Provide tax advisory, structuring & technical leadership to clients across various investment structures.
• Represent clients in examinations and manage remediation when issues arise.

Skills

Tax advisory leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Mentoring teams

Education

CPA license

JD preferred

Job description

Apex Group is seeking a senior leader to define and execute the strategic vision for the U.S. Tax Practice, driving growth, delivery excellence, and client value across private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and other investment structures.

The role requires 12+ years of progressive tax experience, CPA certification, and a track record in leading client relationships, advisory services, and large engagement teams. A four-day in-office requirement applies as part of a hybrid work model.