Tax Director - Moore Colson

Moore Colson is a premier, full-service certified public accounting (CPA) and consulting firm in Atlanta with over 40 years of experience providing clients with an expansive range of services to help grow their business and achieve their goals. And unlike other firms, our non-book-of-business model organically fosters collaboration and teamwork while putting the client at the center of everything we do.

Moore Colson is looking for a dynamic Tax Director to join our Tax team in Atlanta. This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the most respected public accounting firms in the country. Our industry niches include manufacturing/distribution, real estate, construction, technology, transportation, private equity, financial services, staffing and professional service firms.

Tax Directors are responsible for (but not limited to):

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations at all levels of complexity
• Ensuring all federal and state income tax returns are prepared timely, accurately, and in compliance with applicable laws
• Delegates and manages tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product
• Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Business Assurance Department with larger clients
• Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and Business Assurance Staff on specific tax issues and/or questions
• Assumes client service responsibility for clients working directly with the clients when the responsibility is delegated from the Partner
• Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firm’s clients
• Supervises tax team and provides on the job training
• Assists the Business Assurance (Audit) Department with larger clients when deemed necessary

Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following experience and attributes:

• Current CPA license is required
• 8 years’ experience in public accounting, demonstrating proven progression in tax return complexity, scope and research
• At least 2 (two) years representing clients before taxing authorities
• Minimum of 1 (one) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent accounting hours required. Master’s degree in Taxation preferred
• Minimum 40 hours of continuing education is required yearly
• Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs
• Proficiency with CCH ProSystem fx Tax or other tax automation / workflow software is a plus preferred
• Client service oriented
• Team player
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Independent
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

What We Can Offer You

We are dedicated to the well-being of our employees and are proud to be consistently recognized as one of Atlanta's Best Places to Work. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package aim to exceed employees' expectations.

• Unlimited/discretionary paid vacation, 40 Flexible Friday hours, 6 Wellness Days, 9 paid holidays & 2 paid floating holidays
• Option to work up to 2 days per week remotely
• Home office technology equipment provided (external monitor, docking station, keyboard/mouse combo)
• "Dress for Your Day" attire code
• Steeply discounted membership to the Windy Hill Athletic Club or monthly fitness reimbursement
• Continuing education opportunities
• Competitive salary and merit-based bonus program
• Traditional and Roth 401k with generously funded 401k match
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with HSA / FSA options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• CPA Exam Reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Organization & Associate Dues Reimbursed
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Volunteer days
• Coaching & Mentoring Programs
• GROW™ - Growth | Resources | Opportunities for Women
• Family & team social events

Moore Colson is annually ranked among Atlanta’s Top 15 Accounting Firms by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. We have been named an Atlanta Journal-Constitution Top Workplace since 2011 and a Top Workplace USA starting in 2023. Inside Public Accounting has also named Moore Colson one of America’s Top 110 Largest Accounting Firms, a Fastest-Growing Firm and a Best of the Best Top 50 Firm. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion and respect for hard work that brought us to where we are today.

At Moore Colson, we are a business based on ethics and integrity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

If you are interested in our award-winning corporate culture, excited for our best-in-class total rewards package and ready to take your career to the next level with a growing organization, consider joining our team!

Moore Colson does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from Moore Colson’s Talent team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. Moore Colson will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.