The Opportunity

BPM is seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Director to provide strategic leadership, technical expertise, and client advisory services within our Corporate Tax practice. This role is ideal for a seasoned tax professional who enjoys solving complex tax issues, leading client relationships, mentoring teams, and contributing to the growth and direction of the practice.

As a Director, you will work closely with partners and senior leaders to deliver high-quality federal and state corporate tax services, support business development efforts, and help shape the future of BPM's corporate tax offering.

Note: Open to candidates nationwide. Those within 45 minutes of a BPM office will be expected to follow a hybrid schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Service & Technical Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to middle-market and emerging growth companies, including complex C-Corporations and consolidated groups
• Lead and review federal, state, and local corporate income tax compliance (Forms 1120, 1120S where applicable, multistate filings)
• Research and interpret complex tax issues and clearly communicate conclusions to clients and internal stakeholders
• Provide technical leadership on complex tax matters, including:
  • ASC 740 (income tax provision and review)
  • Accounting method changes
  • NOLs, credits, and incentives
  • M&A transactions, restructurings, and entity planning
  
  Leadership & Team Development
  
  • Manage, mentor, and develop Managers, Supervisors, and staff, fostering technical excellence and career growth
  • Review work products to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to firm standards
  • Support staffing, workload planning, and performance management efforts
  
  Practice Growth & Collaboration
  
  • Partner with tax and advisory leadership to support business development initiatives and expand client relationships
  • Identify opportunities for additional services and collaborate with other BPM practice groups (Advisory, Assurance, Specialty Tax)
  • Contribute to thought leadership, internal training, and best-practice development within the Corporate Tax group

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Active CPA license, JD or EA
• 10+ years of progressive corporate tax experience
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and multistate corporate income tax
• Proven experience managing client relationships and leading engagements
• Experience reviewing ASC 740 provisions preferred

Preferred

• Public accounting experience with middle-market or complex corporate clients

• Experience supporting M&A transactions and tax structuring

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence, coach, and collaborate

BPM Offers:

Balance & Flexibility: 14 firm holidays (including 2 floating), Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options.

• Total Rewards: personalized benefits, including 401(k) employer match; multiple medical, dental, vision offerings with up to 90% employer-paid premiums; and pet insurance.
• Well-Being: interactive wellness platform, progressive mental-health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs).
• Professional Development: performance-based bonuses, dedicated coaching, and rich learning through BPM University.

$172,000 - $227,750 a year

The salary range provided is intended for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area who meet the minimum requirements of the position. Candidates who do not reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, do not meet the minimum requirements, or exceed the requirements are encouraged to apply and a recruiter will provide you with a range specific to your location and qualifications.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.