Tax Director | Caldwell, NJ | $255,000 Hybrid

Tax Director | Caldwell, NJ | $190,000 to $255,000 Hybrid performance bonus, hybrid working and the opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within a growing CPA firm. There's a point in your tax career where reviewing returns and managing deadlines isn't quite enough anymore. You want more influence, more responsibility and a genuine say in how a firm operates. I'm working with an established CPA firm in Caldwell, NJ that's looking for an experienced Tax Director to help lead its tax practice. What's the job? You'll manage a varied portfolio of clients, including high net worth individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts and closely held businesses. There's a good mix of tax compliance, planning, advisory and client management, alongside reviewing complex returns and developing the team. You'll be overseeing 1040, 1065, 1120S, 1120 and 1041 returns, advising clients on tax planning opportunities and working closely with the Partners on growing the practice. You'll also have the chance to improve processes, mentor accountants and influence how the firm operates. What are they looking for? An active CPA qualification.8+ years of public accounting tax experience. Strong preparation and review experience across individual and business tax returns. Experience managing and developing tax professionals. Confidence advising clients on complex tax matters. Strong client relationship management skills. An interest in business development and helping grow a practice. Why consider it? If you're already operating at Senior Tax Manager or Director level and feel you've reached the ceiling at your current firm, this could be worth exploring. You'll have the opportunity to take on more responsibility, influence business decisions and help shape the future of the tax department. And importantly, you'll still get to do the technical tax work you enjoy, rather than spending your entire week in management meetings. Hybrid working with 3 days in the office.