Tax Director - Creative Financial Staffing

Tax Director – Southeast Region -

We are seeking a qualified Tax Director interested in managing small CPA practices throughout the Southeast. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge in individual, partnership and corporate tax return preparation, tax planning and tax research. Tax Director responsibilities will focus primarily on small to mid-size corporate clients and individual taxation.

The Tax Director will periodically travel to manage the practices.

This opportunity requires prior accounting experience, along with knowledge of current law, regulations, and tax requirements. They should also know how to recommend best tax processes that strictly adhere to all legal requirements while simultaneously promoting a client’s financial prosperity.

• Manage all tax engagements to ensure meeting of all compliance and other deadlines
• Prepare and/or review individual, corporate and partnership tax returns of varying complexities
• Prepare and/or review current and deferred tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740
• Prepare and/or review quarterly and year-end estimates to assist clients with tax planning
• Responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships
• Responsible for engagement planning, organization, and delegation to maximize efficiency, achieve quality goals, maintain productivity, and maximize realization
• Responsible for engagement economics including billing, collecting and maintaining profitability of the team
• Educate and train staff and assist in the growth and development of the Firm’s professional team members

The successful candidate will possess the following basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting
• Advanced degree in accounting, tax or law is highly desirable
• Active CPA license is required
• At least 7 years of experience at a public accounting firm with a heavy focus on corporate, partnership, and individual federal and state / local income taxation
• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

***Opportunity will offer a competitive compensation package, including potential equity***