Tax Director

Pay: $160000.00 - $210000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a high-impact leadership role where you can influence client strategy develop talented professionals and help shape the continued growth of a respected public accounting practice.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to closely held businesses business owners and high-net-worth individuals on sophisticated tax planning structuring compliance and long-term financial decisions.
• Lead and mentor experienced tax professionals while building a collaborative high-performing team.
• Partner closely with firm leadership on strategic initiatives client relationships business development and practice growth.
• Work with a diverse client base across industries including construction and real estate manufacturing automotive and other commercial businesses.
• Join an employee-first environment that values flexibility work-life harmony professional development and long-term career growth.

Location: This is a full-time opportunity based in Portland Maine. New team members work primarily on-site during their first year to build strong relationships and become fully integrated with the team with meaningful day-to-day flexibility when life requires it. After the first year employees may transition to a hybrid schedule if that is their preference.

Note: Candidates must have 6 years of directly relevant public accounting tax experience including meaningful leadership experience managing teams and complex client engagements. An active CPA license or equivalent credential such as an EA is required. Candidates coming exclusively from private industry or without prior public accounting experience will not be considered.

About Us

We are an established full-service public accounting tax and advisory firm helping businesses owners and families make thoughtful financial decisions and navigate increasingly complex tax matters. Our team combines deep technical expertise with proactive advice personalized service and an industry-focused approach. We are continuing to grow and are looking for experienced leaders who want to make a lasting impact on our clients our people and our firm. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Provide strategic tax advisory and planning services to closely held businesses business owners and high-net-worth individuals.
• Lead the review and delivery of complex tax returns with significant exposure to S Corporations partnerships and individual taxation.
• Advise clients on complex tax issues planning opportunities business structuring and strategies designed to improve tax efficiency.
• Lead mentor and develop tax managers seniors and staff while creating an environment of accountability collaboration and professional growth.
• Manage complex client engagements while maintaining high standards for quality efficiency profitability and client service.
• Develop strong client relationships and become a trusted resource for both tax matters and broader business decisions.
• Research complex tax matters and clearly communicate practical solutions to clients and internal teams.
• Partner with firm leadership on strategic initiatives and the continued development of the tax practice.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and participate in business development efforts.
• Build specialized expertise across key industries and provide consultative value-added advice beyond traditional tax compliance.

Qualifications

• 6 years of directly relevant public accounting tax experience.
• Previous leadership experience at the senior manager senior manager director or comparable level.
• Active CPA license or equivalent credential such as an EA.
• Strong experience with tax planning and compliance for closely held businesses and their owners.
• Strong knowledge of S Corporations partnerships and individual taxation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage complex engagements.
• Strong client advisory relationship-building project management and communication skills.
• Experience with CCH Axcess Caseware CCH Fixed Assets or comparable tax and accounting platforms is preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Employee-first culture that recognizes people have responsibilities and priorities outside of work.
• Collaborative environment where senior leaders remain accessible and teamwork is genuinely valued.
• Flexibility that grows with your tenure including the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule after your first year.
• Meaningful opportunity to influence clients develop future leaders and contribute to firm strategy.
• Long-term professional development with room to expand your leadership responsibilities and impact.
• Stable established public accounting environment with sophisticated clients and interesting tax work.

JPC-2057

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: CPA or EA credentials 6 years of public accounting tax exp

Submission Email / Name: Erin -

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established New England public accounting firm seeking a Tax Director with 6 years of public accounting tax experience leadership experience and CPA or EA. Leads complex tax engagements advises closely held businesses and HNW clients and mentors tax professionals. Portland ME on-site first year with potential hybrid flexibility afterward.

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