Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical 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.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.Compensation/BenefitsTotal 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.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.Originally posted on Himalayas