Tax Director / Tax Partner

District Partners

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Business Development, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Due Diligence, High Net Worth, International Tax, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Local Tax, Mentoring, Mergers and Acquisitions, Microsoft Office, People Management, Proposal Writing, Public Accounting, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Presentation, Service Delivery, State Tax, Tax Accounting, Tax Planning, Tax Regulations, Tax Software, Time Management
LOCATION
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
POSTED
6 days ago

District Partners is engaged on this exclusive search for a talented Senior Tax Manager to join the leadership team of a respected and growing public accounting firm. This is a high-impact role for an experienced tax professional who thrives in a client-facing environment and has a strong background in complex tax matters, including partnerships, business transactions, and foreign tax compliance. The position offers significant leadership responsibilities and the opportunity to influence strategic decisions while mentoring a high-performing team.

What You'll Do:

  • Manage and review complex tax filings for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts
  • Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals
  • Lead transactional work, including business sales, acquisitions, reorganizations, and associated due diligence and structuring
  • Act as a trusted advisor, maintaining and expanding long-term client relationships
  • Conduct in-depth research and provide guidance on complex federal, state, and local tax matters
  • Mentor, supervise, and review the work of junior and mid-level tax professionals
  • Collaborate across internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and alignment with firm-wide initiatives
  • Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and client presentations


Required Experience:

  • CPA, JD, or LLM required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s in Taxation strongly preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in public accounting
  • Familiarity with tax software (e.g., ProSystem fx, UltraTax) and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
  • Deep expertise in tax compliance, planning, and advisory for both individuals and business entities
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced, client-service-focused environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage client expectations and mentor staff


About the Company

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