What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Tax and Accounting position at NextStep Recruiting?
NextStep Recruiting is partnering with a confidential accounting firm to identify a Director of Tax & Accounting. This leadership role will oversee daily operations, manage a team of tax and accounting professionals, and ensure exceptional client service. The ideal candidate is a hands-on CPA with extensive tax and accounting expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to independently manage practice operations while supporting continued business growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and oversee a team of tax preparers and accounting professionals, ensuring quality, accountability, and operational efficiency
- Manage daily workflow, client deliverables, deadlines, and overall production across tax and accounting functions
- Serve as the senior technical resource for individual and business tax returns, tax planning, IRS matters, bookkeeping, and financial reporting
- Develop proactive tax strategies and provide advisory services to individuals and business clients
- Partner with firm leadership to improve processes, strengthen client relationships, and support business growth initiatives
Requirements
- Active CPA license required
- 8 years of progressive tax and accounting experience, including leadership or team management
- Strong technical expertise in individual and business taxation, tax planning, and accounting services
- Proven ability to oversee daily operations, manage client relationships, and lead a team independently
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of accountability and ownership
NextStep Recruiting provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or sexual orientation. In addition to federal law requirements, NextStep Recruiting complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.