Tax Director

About Gaines & Associates (GAPC)GAPC (Gaines & Associates, PC) is a fast-growing CPA–Business Advisory and Consulting firm serving clients nationwide. We offer a collaborative, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment where talented professionals can grow their expertise, make an impact, and build long-term client relationships.Why This Role MattersGaines & Associates, PC (GAPC) is entering a new phase of growth. What began as a boutique CPA firm has become a multidisciplinary financial and advisory platform serving fast-growing entrepreneurial businesses across the U.S. — combining CPA services, CFO advisory, M&A support, business strategy, legal integration, and operational consulting.We are now building a next-generation tax practice that integrates tax strategy with our broader CFO, business advisory, IT and transactional services. This isn’t a maintenance role, it’s a build, lead, and elevate role.We are looking for a Tax Director who is excited to shape the tax function of a firm that is doubling in capabilities, expanding into new verticals, and preparing for future-scale growth.If you’re a senior manager or principal-level tax professional who wants to escape the assembly-line feel of larger firms and step into a high-impact leadership role, this is the opportunity.The GAPC AdvantageAs Tax Director, you will:Build a modern tax practice - You will design structure, standards, processes, and client experience from a clean foundation as we scale strategically.Be part of an integrated advisory platform - You will work hand-in-hand with our CFO advisory, M&A, valuation, legal affiliates, and strategic planning teams.Become a key partner to fast-growing, entrepreneurial clients - Our clients look to us as full-spectrum advisors, not just annual preparers.Grow into a larger leadership role as the firm expands - This position is structured to scale in responsibility and influence as GAPC continues to grow, with increasing leadership authority, strategic involvement, and firmwide impact over time.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & DirectionLead and evolve the firm’s tax strategy, processes, and service delivery modelOversee all tax planning, compliance, and advisory engagementsEstablish standards for quality, workflow, review, and risk managementMentor and develop staff; grow a high-performing tax teamCollaborate with leadership on service-line integration and firm growth strategyClient Advisory & Relationship ManagementServe as primary tax advisor for high-growth entrepreneurial clientsProvide tax planning, structuring, and optimization aligned with business goalsLead tax strategy for clients experiencing scaling, acquisitions, restructurings, and exitsWork closely with GAPC’s CFO and M&A teams on transactions, modeling, and diligenceSupport specialized advisory areas (trusts & estates, entity structuring, multi-state issues)Technical & Compliance OversightManage and review federal, state, and local tax returns (individual, corporate, partnership)Oversee tax research and technical memorandumsMonitor changes in tax law, proactively advising clients & firm leadershipStrengthen workflow, quality controls, and tax documentation practicesOversee the adoption of technology and workflow tools to increase efficiencyQualifications10+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or tax advisoryDeep knowledge of federal, state, and pass-through taxationStrong proficiency with high-net-worth and entrepreneurial clientsExperience with tax planning for growing businesses (entity choice, restructuring, M&A)Strong technical review skills and ability to manage complex engagementsExcellent leadership, communication, and client relationship managementCPA requiredExperience building or improving a tax function is a plusWho Will Thrive in This RoleSomeone who wants to lead, not just executeSomeone who feels under-leveraged or siloed in a larger firmSomeone who enjoys entrepreneurial clients and fast-moving decision cyclesSomeone who wants to be part of building something ambitious — not just maintaining status quoSomeone who sees tax strategy as part of the broader business strategyCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary with performance-based bonus.401(k) plan and comprehensive benefits package.Vacation/PTO.Continuing professional education and development support.Full-time (40+ hours/week).How to ApplyPlease apply directly on LinkedIn with your resume and a brief cover letter (2-3 bullet points on relevant experience or wins) or send to careers@ggapc.com. For more information about GAPC, please visit our website at www.gainescpacfo.com.