Tax Director

Tax Director

Location: San Jose, CA

Overview

A well-established regional accounting and consulting firm is seeking a Tax Director in San Jose. You will provide technical review and approval of complex tax returns and examinations, serve as a subject matter expert, lead client relationships and develop the tax team.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tax review and approval of tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity
• Serve as a subject matter expert in a tax discipline or industry
• Take full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegate work to tax preparers as needed
• Participate actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts, including support for larger audit clients
• Act as a resource for tax and audit staff on specific tax issues
• Communicate important tax developments affecting clients to the appropriate team members
• Develop staff through recruiting, performance evaluations, training aids and instruction in professional development programs
• Participate in practice development through referral sources, community and industry activities
• Occasional travel to client offices, meetings and seminars
• Occasional overtime throughout the year, with heavy overtime from January 1 to April 15 (may exceed 55 hours per week)

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of public accounting experience with a proven progression in tax complexity, scope and research
• Tax provision and corporate tax experience
• At least 2 years of experience representing clients before taxing authorities
• At least 1 year of experience supervising and directing the work of tax preparers
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required; master's in taxation preferred
• Active CPA license required; AICPA membership in good standing
• At least 40 hours of continuing education each year

If you are interested in connecting further about this opportunity or other public accounting opportunities, please apply here or email me directly at austin.eppard@gogpac.com or call/text (605) 872-5131.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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