Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Mid-level (2-5 years)

English

Hard Skills

Corporate Financial Reporting Tax Compliance Process Improvement Performance Management Tax Management Staff Planning Month-End Closing Escalation Procedures Service Management Capacity Planning +3 more

Other Skills

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Team Performance Management
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Calmness Under Pressure
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Leadership
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Mentorship
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Coaching
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Active CPA license in good standing
10+ years of progressive public accounting experience, including substantial experience as a signing tax preparer
Proven leadership and people-management experience with supervising, mentoring, and developing accounting and tax professionals
Strong working knowledge of tax compliance and GAAP financial reporting for small- to midsize businesses

Requirements:

Provide technical oversight including signing federal/state tax returns and monthly financial statements, ensuring GAAP compliance and technical accuracy across client work
Manage service delivery for tax and accounting engagements, ensuring monthly close and tax deadlines are met consistently
Lead and develop the accounting and tax team (Managers, Seniors, and Staff) with coaching, performance management, and capacity planning
Serve as the primary technical escalation point to manage risk and resolve complex client issues with independent professional judgment

Job description

A growing, modern accounting and advisory firm is seeking a Director of Accounting & Tax Services to lead service delivery for a team of 8–10 professionals. The firm is dedicated to supporting Main Street businesses—the retailers, restaurants, and service providers that form the backbone of local communities. Thy are building a culture where professionals can grow and do meaningful work without the burnout and chaos often found in traditional public accounting.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Technical Oversight & Signing: Review and sign federal/state tax returns and monthly financial statements. Ensure technical accuracy and GAAP compliance across all client work.
Service Delivery Management: Oversee tax and accounting engagements for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring all monthly close and tax deadlines are met with consistency.
People Leadership: Directly supervise Managers, Seniors, and Staff. Provide coaching and performance management, and play a key role in hiring and capacity planning.
Operational Excellence: Monitor team utilization and realization. Identify workflow bottlenecks and implement process improvements to strengthen the firm’s efficiency.
Risk & Advisory: Serve as the primary technical escalation point for the team, exercising independent professional judgment to manage risk and solve complex client issues.

Requirements

Credentials: Active CPA license in good standing is required.
Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, including significant experience as a signing tax preparer.
Leadership: Proven track record of supervising, mentoring, and developing accounting and tax professionals.
Technical Breadth: Strong working knowledge of both tax compliance and GAAP financial reporting for small and midsize businesses.
Soft Skills: A calm, steady presence under pressure and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-financial business owners.

Benefits

Compensation/Benefits

Total Rewards: Performance bonuses tied to delivery quality and service economics.
Health & Wellness: Employer-sponsored health insurance and paid time off (PTO).
Retirement: 401(k) plan with company match.
Professional Environment: A commitment to a sustainable workload and a culture of mutual support and shared responsibility.

If you feel you have the necessary qualifications, please forward a current copy of your resume and state your salary requirements.

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