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Director of Tax

CFS
Stamford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 11/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/15/2025
Base Salary: $200,000–$275,000

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Required Degree: Bachelor’s (Master’s in Taxation preferred)

Minimum Experience: 7 Years

Relocation Opportunity

Why This Director of Tax Position?

This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing all tax planning, compliance, and reporting across a diverse portfolio of packing, farming, and real estate operations. You’ll lead a small in-house tax team, partner closely with senior leadership, and shape long-term strategy for complex multi-entity structures. If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical tax expertise with hands-on leadership and strategic influence, this is an exceptional opportunity.

Key Responsibilities (Director Of Tax)

  • Lead and manage all tax functions, including income, property, sales/use, and other applicable taxes.
  • Oversee preparation and review of federal and state tax returns for corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and individuals.
  • Develop and implement tax planning strategies to support business operations and long-term objectives.
  • Provide strategic tax planning and compliance support for estate and succession planning initiatives.
  • Drive efficiency and continuous improvement using modern tax and accounting technology (workflow automation, data analytics, dashboards).
  • Ensure compliance with all tax laws, regulations, and filing deadlines.
  • Monitor and assess the impact of changes in tax regulations.
  • Provide tax guidance on business transactions such as acquisitions, entity restructuring, and real estate development activities.
  • Manage and coordinate external tax advisors, consultants, and auditors.
  • Supervise, coach, and develop tax staff.
  • Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations teams on tax-related matters.
  • Support the CFO with tax provisions and financial reporting considerations.

Preferred Qualifications (Director Of Tax)

  • CPA required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s in Taxation preferred).
  • 7 years of progressive tax experience, including at least 2 years at the manager level in public accounting or private industry.
  • Strong experience with entity-level and individual tax compliance and tax planning.
  • Expertise in both cash-basis and accrual-basis taxpayers.
  • Strong understanding of FAS 109.
  • Industry experience in agriculture or real estate is a plus.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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Salary : $200,000 - $275,000

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