Tax Director

Title: Tax Director Classification: Full-Time, Exempt Reports to: PartnersSupervises: Tax Staff *Based on Success/Interest - this role would lead into Partnership Opportunity**No agency or recruiter submissions - direct applicants only*____________________________________________________________________________ Due to Company growth, we are looking to expand our Leadership team and continue building for the Future! This is an excellent leadership opportunity to be part of an independent, successful, family-oriented Professional Services Firm that provides a healthy work/life balance, flexibility, and career growth. We have been named a Top Workplace by Hearst Media Group multiple years, recognized in Accounting Today as a Top Firm in New England, Inside Public Accounting Top 400 Firms, and Best of Accounting Award! With offices in Ridgefield and New Canaan CT, Reynolds + Rowella provides accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses. We’re proud to be one of the few independent regional accounting firms in Fairfield County—offering the expertise and reach of a large firm with the personal touch of a close-knit team, where quality always comes before quantity. We’re built on culture, powered by our people, and driven by purpose.Why work with Reynolds + Rowella? We offer:Healthy Work/Life Balance – Hybrid Work SchedulesRewarding Working Culture – team building and volunteer events, employee-led committeesCoaching/Mentorship Programs for our staffStrong Competitive Compensation + bonuses401(k) savings plan with company matchStrong Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary/Company Paid Life Insurance, short/long-term disability insurance, Medical FSA and Dependent CareGenerous PTO Program + Paid Holiday ScheduleTuition / CPA exam & study materials reimbursement, including paid weekly study timeGym Membership reimbursementSummer Flex Time/Hours – off FridaysDress for your day policySummary of Position:The Tax Director handles multiple client engagements simultaneously, and ensuring the engagements are appropriately scheduled and staffed based on the complexity and size. The Tax Director is also responsible for developing and training managers and staff as well as participating in mentoring employees. This position will also be responsible for the strategic decisions relating to the practice and the tax department and will also aid in marketing efforts and developing new business.Essential Functions:Review of highly complex individual and business returnsDevelop strong relationships with clients and become their primary contactResponsible for ensuring client retention through effective problem resolution, negotiations, and proactive client follow-upMaintain a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client businessNegotiate client fees and any additional billing feesCoach all levels of staff during the planning, execution, completion phases of client engagementResponsible for planning, organizing, running monthly technical meetings for professional staffNotify partner group of changes in federal, state, and other applicable tax laws prior to commencement of changeRegularly and proactively report to the partner group on any updates or changes within tax department, status of engagement projects, any issues within department along with recommended solutions, and ROI of current initiatives or developments within tax departmentProactively identify inefficiencies and insufficiencies within tax department and actively work to reduce or eliminate themResponsible for ensuring the tax department has proper staffing and actively forecasting staffing needsRegularly work with audit department coordinating client visits between audit/tax departmentActively participate in new business development through networking and proposals- must understand and actively market all firm servicesMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related fieldMinimum ten (10) years’ experience in public accounting with demonstrated progression in complexity and scopeExperience reviewing complex individual and business returnsCPA license, preferably for the state of CTExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent ability to multi-taskAbility to work heavy overtime from January to April 15(may be in excess of 55 hours per week). Occasional overtime work required throughout the year.Reynolds + Rowella, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements Reynolds + Rowella, LLP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive and management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the tasks as assigned at any time. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the company its employees.