Tax Director - Emerson Howell Nagel & Associates

San Jose, CA

About the Job

Tax Director
San Jose, CA (hybrid in PST)
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A well-established, highly profitable regional CPA firm is seeking a Tax Director to add to their growing staff. They offer a choice of SEC and closely held clients across diverse industry groups, and fast track career progression. They prefer a generalist with experience with C and S corps, complex tax provisions, partnerships, and high net worth individuals out of a Big-4, national, or large local CPA firm.

Responsibilities:

Assume full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegate to tax preparers as needed.
Participate actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts.
Assume client service responsibility for designated clients.
Communicate important tax and tax developments affecting the firms’ clients appropriately.
Delegate and manage governmental tax examinations.
Develop, coach and train senior, semi-seniors and staff accountants.
Ensure accurate and timely billing and collection processes are followed.
Participate in firm practice development efforts.
Occasional travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars.
Occasional overtime required throughout the year; heavy overtime required from January 1 to April 15, may be in excess of 55 hours per week.

Qualifications:

10+ years in public accounting, with proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
2+ years representing clients before taxing authorities.
1+ year supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, master’s degree in taxation preferred.
Current valid CPA license.

Compensation commensurate with experience, base salary range up to $230K, very reasonable work life balance, excellent benefits including large potential bonuses and a 5% employer contribution to your 401K program. Prefer candidates in PST time zone.

Third party candidates will not be considered for this position. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, religion, gender, native origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Source : Emerson Howell Nagel & Associates