This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal CPA, Director of Tax in United States.
This senior-level tax leadership role offers the opportunity to combine technical tax expertise, client advisory work, and team leadership in a fully remote environment. As Principal CPA, Director of Tax, you will manage a portfolio of business and individual clients while overseeing end-to-end tax strategy, compliance, and planning. You will serve as a trusted advisor, helping clients navigate complex tax decisions and optimize financial outcomes. The role blends hands-on technical work with strategic consulting and people leadership. You will also guide a small team of tax professionals, ensuring high-quality deliverables and strong operational execution. This is an ideal opportunity for a CPA who thrives in a client-facing, detail-oriented, and fast-paced environment.
Accountabilities:- Serve as the primary advisor for a portfolio of business and individual clients, ensuring strong relationships and high client satisfaction
- Oversee end-to-end tax compliance and planning, including preparation and review of corporate and individual tax returns
- Provide strategic tax guidance, including entity structuring, compensation planning, retirement strategies, and tax optimization opportunities
- Conduct tax research across federal and state income, payroll, and sales tax matters to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Develop tax projections, scenario modeling, and strategic financial analyses using tax software tools
- Manage client communications, including responding to inquiries, handling tax notices, and advising on regulatory matters
- Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, including managers and staff accountants, ensuring performance and development
- Establish and monitor KPIs to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance across the tax function
- Maintain high standards of accuracy, documentation, and quality control across all client deliverables
Requirements:
- Active CPA license with 8+ years of experience, primarily in public accounting serving diverse client portfolios
- Strong expertise in both personal and business taxation, including compliance and strategic planning
- Proven experience managing client relationships independently in a consulting or advisory capacity
- Excellent communication skills with a professional, client-focused approach
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and high-quality deliverables
- Proactive mindset with strong organizational and deadline management skills
- Experience mentoring or managing junior tax professionals or small teams
- Familiarity with cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero, QuickBooks Online, Sage, or NetSuite
- Experience with tax preparation software and practice management tools
- Strong understanding of current tax regulations and a commitment to continuous learning
Benefits:
- Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $180,000, based on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to individual and team goals
- Fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling
- Access to comprehensive company benefit programs
- Opportunity to lead and grow a high-performing tax team
- Exposure to diverse clients and complex tax planning engagements
- Supportive, autonomy-driven work culture
- Professional growth in a client-facing leadership role.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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