Tax Director | Exclusively retained by our firm for this Confidential Opportunity | South Florida

Lead Complex Tax Engagements. Advise High-Value Clients. Shape the Future of a Growing Practice.

We have been exclusively retained by a well-established and highly respected South Florida public accounting firm to find an experienced Tax Director to join its leadership team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a client-focused tax professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys serving closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and complex multi-entity organizations

With a long-standing reputation for excellence and a diverse client portfolio spanning multiple industries, this firm offers the ideal platform for a seasoned tax leader looking to make a meaningful impact while advancing their career.

Relocation available to strong out of town candidates with a compeling profesional or personal connection with the local area.

Position Overview

The Tax Director will oversee complex tax engagements from planning through completion, provide strategic tax advisory services, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients. This individual will play a key role in managing client relationships, mentoring team members, ensuring technical excellence, and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and oversee federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and related entities
• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to closely held businesses and high-net-worth clients
• Conduct tax research and develop strategic solutions to complex tax matters
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while maintaining quality, profitability, and timelines
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and communication
• Establish engagement budgets, timelines, and resource allocation plans
• Mentor, coach, and develop tax professionals across various experience levels
• Collaborate with firm leadership on operational initiatives, process improvements, and practice development
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure compliance with evolving tax laws and standards
• Oversee engagement workflow, billing, collections, and overall client satisfaction

 Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field
• CPA license required
• Master's degree in Taxation preferred
• Significant public accounting experience with progressive leadership responsibilities
• Deep technical expertise in individual, partnership, and corporate taxation
• Strong tax planning, compliance, and consulting experience
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated success developing client relationships and leading teams

 What You'll Find here

• Leadership role with significant client interaction and influence
• Diverse and sophisticated client portfolio
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Competitive compensation package
• Relocation for candidates who have an established personal, family or professional networks in South Florida
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off
• Wellness-focused benefits
• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities

 If you're a strategic tax professional looking to join a respected firm where your expertise, leadership, and client service skills will be highly valued, we encourage you to apply.All inquiries and applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Jonathan Shatz