Tax Director

Tax Director / Senior Tax ManagerHNW, Business Tax or Generalist$160,000 to $180,000+What would make another busy season worth staying for?More say in the clients you work with? Time to advise them properly? Or knowing the firm will actually do something when people say the workload needs attention?This independent CPA firm of around 70 people has put some thought into all three.They’re growing and looking for an experienced tax professional. Your focus could be HNW individuals and families, business tax, or a mix of both.If you’ve built experience across several areas but want to spend more time on the work you enjoy most, this firm is open to those conversations.The clients include multigenerational families, trusts and estates, closely held businesses and their owners. There’s complex work beyond reviewing returns, with client relationships you’ll manage directly and planning conversations you’ll be part of.You’ll have experienced colleagues to talk things through with and the trust to make decisions. There’s room to contribute to the wider firm too, whether you enjoy developing people, improving how the team works or helping grow an area of the practice.When I spoke with the Partners, we spent time talking about burnout.They’ve come from bigger firms and experienced it themselves. They know what it feels like, and they don’t want their own staff ending up in the same position.They brought in an external consultant to look at working hours, engagement and turnover, then made changes based on the findings. That stood out to me. It’s easy to ask for feedback. Doing something with it matters more.Turnover is low, and people tend to stay.In terms of your background, you’ll need:A CPA or EA qualification.Public accounting tax experience at Manager or Senior Manager level.A strong background in HNW individual tax, business tax or a generalist mix. You don’t need to cover every area.Experience reviewing complex returns and getting involved in tax planning.Confidence managing client relationships and advising clients directly.Experience supporting and developing less experienced colleagues.If you’re thinking about what you want your next few years in public accounting to look like, let’s chat. You don’t need to have decided to leave.You don’t need to have decided to leave to have a conversation. If this sounds closer to what you want from your next role, get in touch and I’ll talk you through it.Don’t worry if you don’t have a resume made up, just reach out on LinkedIn. If you want to explore a genuinely different kind of senior tax role, apply in confidence or message Imogen Talbot Slack at Distinct North America to talk it through. Feel free to text or call 312-584-9844.If you're not sure about this role, feel free to reach out as I have several others you might be interested in.