Core Tax Services Director

With a strong emphasis on relationship building, innovation, and long-term success, Our Client provides an environment where talented professionals can advance their careers while helping businesses navigate complex financial and tax challenges. This senior leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced tax professional who thrives on solving complex tax challenges, advising sophisticated clients, developing high-performing teams, and driving business growth.

TAX MANAGING DIRECTOR, CORE TAX SERVICES
Location: Houston, TX
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our Client is a leading professional services organization providing tax, assurance, and advisory solutions to businesses across the United States and internationally. Known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and commitment to professional growth, Our Client offers experienced leaders the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients, teams, and the broader organization.

With a strong emphasis on relationship building, innovation, and long-term success, Our Client provides an environment where talented professionals can advance their careers while helping businesses navigate complex financial and tax challenges.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you an accomplished tax professional ready to take your leadership career to the next level?

Our Client is seeking a Tax Managing Director, Core Tax Services to join its Houston, TX team. This senior leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced tax professional who thrives on solving complex tax challenges, advising sophisticated clients, developing high-performing teams, and driving business growth.

As a key member of the office and regional leadership team, you will oversee complex tax engagements, provide strategic tax consulting, strengthen client relationships, and guide tax professionals at multiple levels.

This role combines deep technical expertise, executive-level client advisory responsibilities, team leadership, and business development, offering the opportunity to influence both client outcomes and organizational success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
TAX COMPLIANCE & ENGAGEMENT LEADERSHIP

• Direct complex federal, state, and other applicable tax compliance engagements while identifying opportunities to minimize client tax liabilities and reporting burdens.
• Oversee engagement execution, quality control, documentation, and performance metrics in accordance with established professional standards and internal quality policies.
• Serve as a primary client contact for complex tax matters, providing hands-on leadership and practical solutions.
• Make senior-level decisions regarding tax filings, preparation, and resolution of inquiries from federal and state tax authorities.

TECHNICAL TAX RESEARCH & ASC 740

• Lead the identification, analysis, and resolution of complex tax issues, providing clear research direction and technical guidance to engagement teams.
• Review technical tax analyses and written tax advice to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Oversee income tax provision matters under ASC 740, including FAS 109 and FIN 48 requirements.
• Provide technical expertise involving international tax, valuation allowances, tax credits, business combinations, and stock-based compensation.
• Evaluate tax positions, identify emerging risks, and communicate potential legislative and regulatory changes to clients.

STRATEGIC TAX CONSULTING & SPECIALIZATION

• Develop and implement sophisticated tax planning strategies designed to reduce current and future tax liabilities and improve business outcomes.
• Integrate technical tax knowledge with industry-specific business insights to deliver actionable client recommendations.
• Identify and address tax considerations across multiple specialties, including international taxation, state and local tax (SALT), and estate planning.
• Provide advanced guidance within specialized areas such as corporate and individual taxation, pass-through entities, transfer pricing, accounting methods, research and development tax benefits, credits and incentives, and compensation and benefits.
• Present complex tax strategies and recommendations to clients and prospective clients as appropriate.
• Identify innovative approaches to improve tax efficiency, reduce expenses, and create additional client value.

CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with senior client executives and key stakeholders.
• Act as the primary advisor on complex tax issues, presenting technical findings and strategic recommendations with confidence and clarity.
• Participate actively in marketing, networking, and business development initiatives to expand client relationships and generate new opportunities.
• Leverage specialized industry and tax expertise to strengthen Our Client's market presence.

TEAM LEADERSHIP & TALENT DEVELOPMENT

• Supervise, mentor, and develop associates, senior associates, and managers.
• Review tax work products, provide constructive technical feedback, and ensure consistent quality standards.
• Serve as a career advisor, supporting professional development and advancement.
• Manage team assignments, scheduling, workloads, and resource allocation to support successful engagement delivery.
• Provide meaningful verbal and written performance feedback while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Perform additional responsibilities as business needs require.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field, with a bachelor's degree required and the listed disciplines preferred.
• 10 or more years of relevant tax experience in public accounting, private industry accounting, consulting, or professional services.
• Prior supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to lead and develop tax professionals.
• Active CPA certification, admission as an attorney in a U.S. jurisdiction, IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) designation, or an equivalent professional credential.
• Strong technical knowledge of tax compliance, research, consulting, and complex tax matters.
• Exceptional analytical, research, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, technically sound written tax advice.
• Executive presence and confidence presenting complex tax issues and recommendations to senior-level clients.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Effective delegation, workload management, and team leadership capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate successfully in a team-oriented professional services environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Accountancy or Taxation.
• Recognized expertise in one or more specialized areas of taxation.
• Additional professional degrees or certifications relevant to the position.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using tax research databases and tax compliance software.

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?
Executive Leadership Impact: Play an influential role in office and regional leadership while shaping tax strategy and client service excellence.

Complex, High-Value Advisory Work: Partner with clients to address sophisticated tax challenges and deliver meaningful business outcomes.

Professional Influence: Apply specialized technical expertise while contributing to business development and market growth.

Talent Development: Mentor emerging tax leaders and help build the next generation of tax professionals.

Long-Term Career Value: Join an organization that emphasizes professional development, collaboration, and shared success.