Director, Tax - 2237388

Forvis Mazars

$171K — $290K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
  • 9+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or a mix of corporate tax and public accounting
  • Current and valid CPA license
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Willingness to travel for client engagements and internal meetings, including overnight stays

Responsibilities

  • Lead tax compliance and advisory services for individuals, partnerships, and corporations
  • Conduct detailed research on complex tax matters and communicate findings in clear reports
  • Review tax returns prepared by staff to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships by identifying tax issues and providing strategic solutions
  • Champion excellent client service, acting as a trusted advisor
  • Mentor and manage tax professionals, providing coaching and support
  • Delegate project tasks and ensure timely engagement delivery
  • Drive business growth through strategic planning and proactive business development efforts
  • Represent the firm at industry events to enhance visibility and opportunities
  • Maintain technical expertise with ongoing professional education and thought leadership initiatives

Benefits

  • Collaborative and high-performing team environment
  • Opportunity for career development and mentorship
  • Engagement in a variety of industries and client types
  • Access to professional development resources and continuing education
  • Participation in industry events and networking opportunities
Full Job Description
Description & Requirements

The Tax team is dedicated to helping clients navigate a complex tax landscape with clarity and confidence. Our team delivers practical, forward-thinking guidance tailored to each client's goals, offering reliable support through change, growth, and opportunity.

What You Will Do:

  • Lead the planning and execution of tax compliance and advisory services for individuals (Forms 1040, 1040-NR), partnerships (Form 1065), and corporations (Forms 1120, 1120-S) across a variety of industries
  • Conduct in-depth research on complex tax matters, apply insights to client engagements, and communicate findings clearly through well-structured written reports
  • Review tax return preparations completed by other staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards
  • Build strong client relationships by identifying tax issues, delivering actionable insights, and offering strategic solutions
  • Champion client service excellence, acting as a trusted advisor and fostering long-term partnerships
  • Mentor and manage tax professionals, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development support to build a high-performing, collaborative team
  • Delegate and oversee project tasks, ensuring timely and successful engagement delivery
  • Optimize resource allocation and resolve scheduling conflicts to maintain workflow efficiency
  • Drive business growth through strategic planning, client retention, and proactive business development
  • Expand firm visibility and opportunities by representing the firm at industry events and networking forums
  • Maintain technical expertise through ongoing Continuing Professional Education (CPE), ensuring compliance and staying ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes
  • Drive thought leadership by authoring technical publications and leading internal training sessions to elevate firm-wide knowledge and capabilities

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
  • 9+ years of relevant progressive tax experience in public accounting, or a combination of corporate tax and public accounting
  • Current and valid CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Flexibility to travel for client engagements and internal meetings. Travel may include overnight stays.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in related field

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