Remote Tax Director
CFS
Franklin, TN(remote)
100% Remote Tax Director– Must Live in CST - Up to $275,000 – Permanent Direct Hire- Work/Life Balance (40 hours a week all year long) – CPA Required
My client, a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial firm seeking a high‑level Tax & Financial Accounting Leader who brings the technical mastery of a seasoned CPA, paired with the leadership presence of a C‑level advisor. This is an ideal role for someone who has mastered the engine—tax, accounting, compliance, technical problem‑solving—but now thrives operating at a higher strategic altitude. The salary goes up to $275,000 depending on experience and will always be remote (must live in CST time zone).
The owner handles business development and needs a right-hand person to oversee the tax function, elevating financial operations, mentoring staff, and supporting continued growth. The ideal candidate is warm, professional, highly competent, and exceptional with clients, but who also knows how to manage a team and run an operation without getting bogged down in day‑to‑day minutiae.
Overview of the Tax Director
High‑Level Tax Leadership
- Provide executive‑level oversight of all individual, corporate, partnership, and family‑related tax matters.
- Review tax returns prepared by the team — quick, precise, high‑judgment review.
- Prepare or sign returns when necessary, though day‑to‑day preparation is not the primary focus.
- Lead tax planning across entities, families, and long‑term business objectives.
- Manage communications with IRS and taxing authorities.
Financial Accounting Oversight
- Review and interpret financial statements prepared by the team.
- Serve as the go‑to leader for financial accounting issues, technical questions, and complex matters.
- Provide broad accounting guidance to support operational and strategic decision‑making.
Operational & Leadership Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of tax and accounting professionals.
- Help build and refine scalable processes as the firm continues to grow.
- Collaborate with ownership like a COO‑style partner, ensuring smooth operations and outstanding client service.
- Identify opportunities for efficiency, improvement, and expansion.
Client Engagement & Business Development
- Represent the firm with warmth, confidence, and professionalism.
- Build strong, trust‑based client relationships.
Qualifications of the Tax Director
- CPA and have owned a firm or have been in top leadership at a firm
- Ability to manage both people and operations
Why This Role
- Operate at a strategic, executive level — not the day‑to‑day grind
- Freedom to build, lead, and grow the tax + accounting function
- A company in growth mode with room to scale your role
- True partnership with ownership
- Competitive compensation up to $275,000 range
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MaxSalary: USD275000
MinSalary: USD200000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.