PKF O’Connor Davies

Tax Director - Business Tax Unit (Architectural & Engineering)

PKF O’Connor Davies$130K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
  • Masters in Taxation preferred.
  • CPA, JD, or CFP certification required.
  • 10+ years progressive experience in public accounting required.
  • Strong accounting and analytical skills essential.
  • Excellent communication skills needed—both oral and written.
  • Experience supervising and training teams is crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain client relationships.
  • Collaborate with Tax Partners for compliance planning.
  • Manage firm risk related to tax services.
  • Prepare federal and state income tax returns.
  • Draft research memoranda and correspondence.
  • Supervise and evaluate staff performance.
  • Oversee multiple clients, budgets, and production goals.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available.
  • 401(k) plan with Profit-Sharing offered.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.
  • Inclusive Parental Leave Benefits provided.
  • Wellness and work-life programs supported.
  • Training and certification programs offered.
Full Job Description
Location: Hybrid - Woburn or Boston, MA

The Tax Director will lead and manage multiple tax engagements to deliver quality income tax services for our diverse client base. This individual will be responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objectives, evaluating, and selecting actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations while acting as the primary client contact for complex tax issues. The Tax Director should be comfortable with tax compliance on the corporate, partnership, individual and trust returns. In addition, this individual will actively participate in marketing, networking and business development.

Essential Duties (include but are not limited to the following):

  • Build new and existing client relationships and demonstrate basic knowledge of client's businesses.
  • Work closely with Tax Partners to satisfy the needs with planning compliance.
  • Understand and manage firm risk on tax services performed.
  • Preparation of federal and state income tax returns for individuals, corporations and partnerships.
  • Prepare research memoranda, written correspondence/guidance, and other documents.
  • Train and supervise staff along with reviewing and evaluating their work.
  • Manage multiple clients, budgets and production goals.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • Masters in Taxation preferred.
  • A CPA, JD, or CFP or other related experience or certification relevant to an area of specialization required.
  • 10+ years progressive experience in public accounting.
  • Strong accounting and analytical skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience as a team leader: supervising and training teams to create an atmosphere of trust; seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation; and coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback.


Compensation & Benefits:

The compensation for this position ranges from $130,000-150,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual's qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications.

At PKFOD, we value our team members and are committed to their success and well-being. As part of our comprehensive benefits and compensation package, we offer:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Basic Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401(k) plan and Profit-Sharing program
  • Flexible Spending & Health Saving accounts
  • Employee Assistance, Wellness, and Work-life programs
  • Commuter & Parking benefits programs
  • Inclusive Parental Leave Benefits
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Firm Holidays
  • Community & Volunteering programs
  • Recognition & Rewards programs
  • Training & Certification programs
  • Discretionary Performance Bonus


*Eligibility for benefits is determined based on position, hours worked, and other criteria. Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.

To all staffing agencies: PKF O'Connor Davies Advisory, LLP ("PKFOD") will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Any recruiter who would like to partner with PKFOD on other positions must have an updated contractual agreement with PKFOD through the Director of Talent Acquisition. Please be reminded, PKFOD is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD.

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About PKF O’Connor Davies

PKF O?Connor Davies is a top 30 accounting firm in the United States. The firm offers a wide range of services including accounting, auditing, tax planning and compliance, business consulting, and IT consulting. PKF O?Connor Davies serves clients in a variety of industries including healthcare, construction, real estate, and financial services. The firm was founded in 1891 and has grown rapidly through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. PKF O?Connor Davies is committed to providing exceptional service to its clients and has a strong reputation for quality and integrity.
Learn more about PKF O’Connor Davies
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Net Income
$35 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$200 million

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