Tax Director

Position: Tax Director
Location: Woodbury NY

Full time

Position Summary:

The Tax Director is responsible for directing engagements while coordinating with Staff and supervising a team assigned to these engagements. The Tax Director will consult with Partners and engage with clients to develop a rapport by leveraging complex research and analysis of sophisticated tax strategies.

Key Objectives:

Be proficient in the preparation of various tax returns including but not limited to individual Fiduciary Corporate Partnership and Multistate

Competency in all phases of accounting and tax including performing tax planning tax preparation review compliance and research

Demonstrates proficiency through technical knowledge of accounting and reporting standards in areas such as researching completing and reviewing technical areas.

Identifies tax risk management issues and proposes potential solutions through research and collaboration with engagement Partner

Ability to review tax procedures and financial statements with no supervision

Facilitates tax review of returns and audits for accuracy of data and communication

Monitors tasks assigned to the team ensuring that all questions are answered. Checks for clarity of communication by monitoring tasks reviewing workflow and ensuring that the team completes all tasks on a timely basis

Oversees team and coordinates the daytoday duties of planning tax work and wrapup

Communicate to Partners any client issues and work status to ensure timeliness

Supervise train and mentor tax staff

Job Requirements:

Bachelors degree in accounting (Required)

CPA (Required)

At least 10 years of experience in a CPA firm with 5 years of supervisory experience

Experience using UltraTax CS Checkpoint Microsoft Office Suite and Intuit products (Preferred)

Ability to work independently and to inspire a team to drive results through efficiencies

Strong experience using Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS Checkpoint Microsoft Office and Intuit QuickBooks.

Strong verbal and written communication

Able to provide positive feedback and constructive direction through proper coaching and mentoring

Strong attention to detail and time management

Job Description

Ability to prioritize and assign tasks based on the skill set of the team

High degree of decision making

Moderate degree of independence

Consistent communication with Partner Client and team to ensure that desired results are timely accurate perceived as positive in nature

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to Friday in office from 9:00 am 5:30 pm with increased hours for busy seasons

Ability to commute/relocate:

Woodbury NY 11797: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)