Tax Director

Tax Director

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Overview

A western-region accounting and consulting firm is seeking a Tax Director in Los Angeles, California (in-office or hybrid; Pacific time zone preferred). This role performs technical review and approval of tax returns, serves as a subject matter expert, leads client service and tax planning, represents clients before taxing authorities and develops the tax team.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tax review and approval of tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity
• Serve as a subject matter expert in a discipline or industry
• Take full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegate work to tax preparers
• Participate in client meetings and tax planning efforts, including support for the audit team on larger clients
• Manage governmental tax examinations and represent clients before taxing authorities
• Communicate important tax developments affecting clients
• Ensure accurate and timely billing and collections
• Participate in practice development through referral sources, community and industry activities
• Develop, coach and train seniors, semi-seniors and staff accountants
• Occasional travel; heavy overtime from January 1 to April 15

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of public accounting experience with a proven progression in tax complexity, scope and research
• 2+ years of experience representing clients before taxing authorities
• 1+ year supervising and directing the work of tax preparers
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required; master's in taxation preferred
• Current and valid CPA license required
• AICPA member in good standing

If you are interested in connecting further about this opportunity or other public accounting opportunities, please apply here or email me directly at austin.eppard@gogpac.com or call/text (605) 872-5131.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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