Tax Director

The client 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations at all levels of complexity
• Ensure 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 firms 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
• Bachelors degree in accounting or equivalent accounting hours required. Masters 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
• Team player
• Independent
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills