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United States
Onsite
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Tax based in the United States.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Tax to lead a growing tax department within a dynamic business advisory environment. In this senior leadership role, you will oversee departmental strategy, operational performance, financial management, and service quality while developing a strong team of tax managers and leaders. You will drive organizational growth by establishing clear objectives, optimizing processes, and implementing innovative solutions that improve efficiency and client outcomes. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you will strengthen client relationships and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality tax services. You will also play a key role in managing regulatory compliance, mitigating operational risks, and maintaining rigorous quality standards. This is an opportunity to shape the future of a department while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
As Director of Tax, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the department, ensuring that business objectives, client expectations, and regulatory requirements are consistently met. Your responsibilities will include:
Define and execute the strategic direction of the Tax department, establishing goals and objectives aligned with the organization's broader vision and growth strategy.
Oversee the performance of tax managers and other departmental leaders, ensuring accountability and progress toward established objectives.
Monitor and optimize key performance indicators, including turnaround times, realization rates, and preparer-to-reviewer efficiency.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, ensuring exceptional service and long-term satisfaction.
Serve as a senior point of contact for complex client matters, resolving escalations and ensuring appropriate outcomes.
Lead, mentor, and develop managers within the department, fostering professional growth and a culture of continuous improvement.
Establish development plans, monitor individual and team progress, and recognize achievements.
Oversee the design and implementation of efficient workflows, operational processes, and departmental best practices.
Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
Establish and enforce standardized quality control procedures to maintain accuracy and consistency across high volumes of tax returns.
Manage departmental budgets and financial performance, ensuring alignment with approved targets and business priorities.
Develop strategies to achieve financial objectives while monitoring expenses and maintaining cost-effective operations.
Identify opportunities to improve departmental systems, processes, and service delivery through innovation and operational enhancements.
Lead problem-solving initiatives and guide teams through complex operational challenges.
Manage significant conflicts within the department and across teams, establishing effective resolution approaches and coaching others on conflict management.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with tax services while upholding high standards of ethics and professional integrity.
Communicate complex topics clearly and persuasively to clients, employees, senior leadership, and other stakeholders.
Lead cross-functional collaboration and manage sensitive or difficult conversations with professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Senior Executive Team in support of organizational objectives.
The ideal candidate is a proven tax leader with strong strategic, operational, and people-management capabilities. You should be comfortable overseeing complex service delivery, developing managers, managing financial performance, and driving continuous improvement in a growing organization. The role requires strong technical judgment, sound business acumen, and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
Demonstrated senior-level experience leading or managing a tax department or a comparable professional services function.
Strong knowledge of tax services, applicable tax laws, accounting standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Proven ability to develop and execute departmental strategies, establish measurable objectives, and align operational priorities with organizational goals.
Experience managing and developing managers and other leaders, including performance management, coaching, and succession or development planning.
Strong understanding of operational performance metrics, including turnaround times, realization rates, and preparer-to-reviewer efficiency.
Demonstrated ability to oversee high-volume tax return preparation and review processes while maintaining accuracy and quality standards.
Experience building and maintaining senior-level client relationships and resolving complex client issues.
Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, expense control, and performance against financial targets.
Proven ability to streamline processes, implement best practices, and introduce innovative solutions that improve efficiency and service quality.
Experience managing operational risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting ethical business practices.
Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to navigate sensitive situations across departments.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and influence stakeholders at different levels.
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, combined with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
High levels of accountability, integrity, adaptability, and sound decision-making.
Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on oversight of departmental performance and operational priorities.
The position offers an opportunity to shape the strategy and growth of a key tax function within an expanding business advisory organization.
Senior leadership responsibilities with the opportunity to influence operational excellence and organizational development.
Opportunity to build, mentor, and develop a team of tax managers and professionals.
A collaborative environment focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable growth.
