Job Title: Tax Director
Location: Troy, MI
Salary: Highly Competitive, $170k - $220k+ DOE (Depending on Experience)
About the Firm: This dynamic, full-service public accounting firm serves privately held businesses, investors, and non-profit organizations with offices in Troy, Southfield, and Ann Arbor. As one of Michigan's fastest-growing CPA firms, they offer a close-knit, team-based approach that promotes leadership and career growth. With a strong focus on mentoring and collaboration, they provide an exciting environment for professionals at all levels to build their careers. The firm is committed to leveraging state-of-the-art technology to maximize efficiency and support a healthy work-life balance. Listening to employee feedback is a priority, ensuring that everyone's voice is heard and valued. If you're looking for a firm that fosters professional growth and offers a strong sense of community, this is the place for you.
Position Overview: Our firm is seeking a strategic and visionary Tax Director to lead and expand our tax practice. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will be responsible for the overall direction, profitability, and growth of the tax department. You will provide expert guidance on the most complex tax matters, cultivate key client relationships, drive business development initiatives, and mentor a team of talented tax professionals. The Tax Director will play a crucial role in shaping the firm's future and upholding our commitment to excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all aspects of the tax practice, including service delivery, quality control, and operational efficiency.
- Serve as the firm's leading expert on complex tax issues, providing consultation to clients and internal teams on sophisticated planning and compliance matters.
- Develop and execute strategies for client acquisition, retention, and expansion of tax services.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with high-value clients, acting as their trusted advisor on critical tax and business decisions.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of tax managers and staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Drive the adoption of best practices and innovative tax technologies to enhance service quality and efficiency.
- Represent the firm at industry events, professional organizations, and in the business community to enhance visibility and reputation.
- Collaborate with partners on firm-wide strategic planning, risk management, and new service development.
- Ensure compliance with all professional standards, ethics, and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Active CPA license.
- 10+ years of extensive and progressive tax experience in public accounting, with a significant portion in a leadership capacity.
- Demonstrated expertise in a broad range of complex tax areas, including corporate, partnership, individual, and potentially specialized niches (e.g., M&A, international, state and local tax).
- Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop a high-performing tax department.
- Strong track record of successful business development and client relationship management.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Taxation (MST), JD, or LL.M. in Taxation.
- Established network and reputation within the local business community.
- Experience in a partner or principal-level role at a reputable CPA firm.
- Deep expertise in specific industries relevant to the firm's client base (e.g., real estate, manufacturing, technology, non-profits).
What's in it for You:
- Highly competitive salary: $170k - $220k+ DOE, with significant bonus potential.
- Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, enhanced retirement contributions).
- Hybrid work environment with substantial flexibility.
- Direct path to equity partnership and a key role in firm governance.
- Opportunity to shape the strategic direction and future success of a rapidly growing firm.
- A dynamic, supportive, and entrepreneurial work culture.
- Access to leading-edge technology and dedicated resources.
If you are an accomplished and forward-thinking tax leader ready to make a substantial impact, we invite you to apply. Please apply today or send your resume to fauster.faustin@cybercoders.com for immediate and confidential consideration.
For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.
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