Senior Level Tax Director Jobs
Senior level tax director jobs put experienced professionals in charge of enterprise-wide tax strategy, regulatory risk, and the teams and processes that deliver compliant outcomes across complex organizational structures. Roles concentrate in Accounting & Auditing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Investment & Asset Management, with 14% offered remote or hybrid, and employers like Weaver, Alvarez & Marsal, and BDO hiring at this level now.
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Title: Tax Director
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports to: Partners
Supervises: Tax Staff
Based on Success/Interest - this role would lead into Partnership Opportunity
No agency or recruiter submissions - direct applicants only
Due to Company growth, we are looking to expand our Leadership team and continue building for the Future! This is an excellent leadership opportunity to be part of an independent, successful, family-oriented Professional Services Firm that provides a healthy work/life balance, flexibility, and career growth. We have been named a Top Workplace by Hearst Media Group multiple years, recognized in Accounting Today as a Top Firm in New England, Inside Public Accounting Top 400 Firms, and Best of Accounting Award! With offices in Ridgefield and New Canaan CT, Reynolds + Rowella provides accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses. We’re proud to be one of the few independent regional accounting firms in Fairfield County—offering the expertise and reach of a large firm with the personal touch of a close-knit team, where quality always comes before quantity. We’re built on culture, powered by our people, and driven by purpose.
Why work with Reynolds + Rowella? We offer:
- Healthy Work/Life Balance – Hybrid Work Schedules
- Rewarding Working Culture – team building and volunteer events, employee-led committees
- Coaching/Mentorship Programs for our staff
- Strong Competitive Compensation + bonuses
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Strong Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary/Company Paid Life Insurance, short/long-term disability insurance, Medical FSA and Dependent Care
- Generous PTO Program + Paid Holiday Schedule
- Tuition / CPA exam & study materials reimbursement, including paid weekly study time
- Gym Membership reimbursement
- Summer Flex Time/Hours – off Fridays
- Dress for your day policy
Summary of Position:
The Tax Director handles multiple client engagements simultaneously, and ensuring the engagements are appropriately scheduled and staffed based on the complexity and size. The Tax Director is also responsible for developing and training managers and staff as well as participating in mentoring employees. This position will also be responsible for the strategic decisions relating to the practice and the tax department and will also aid in marketing efforts and developing new business.
Essential Functions:
- Review of highly complex individual and business returns
- Develop strong relationships with clients and become their primary contact
- Responsible for ensuring client retention through effective problem resolution, negotiations, and proactive client follow-up
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client business
- Negotiate client fees and any additional billing fees
- Coach all levels of staff during the planning, execution, completion phases of client engagement
- Responsible for planning, organizing, running monthly technical meetings for professional staff
- Notify partner group of changes in federal, state, and other applicable tax laws prior to commencement of change
- Regularly and proactively report to the partner group on any updates or changes within tax department, status of engagement projects, any issues within department along with recommended solutions, and ROI of current initiatives or developments within tax department
- Proactively identify inefficiencies and insufficiencies within tax department and actively work to reduce or eliminate them
- Responsible for ensuring the tax department has proper staffing and actively forecasting staffing needs
- Regularly work with audit department coordinating client visits between audit/tax department
- Actively participate in new business development through networking and proposals - must understand and actively market all firm services
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
- Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in public accounting with demonstrated progression in complexity and scope
- Experience reviewing complex individual and business returns
- CPA license, preferably for the state of CT
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent ability to multi-task
- Ability to work heavy overtime from January to April 15 (may be in excess of 55 hours per week). Occasional overtime work required throughout the year.
Reynolds + Rowella, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements Reynolds + Rowella, LLP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive and management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the tasks as assigned at any time. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the company its employees.
Title: Tax Director
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports to: Partners
Supervises: Tax Staff
Based on Success/Interest - this role would lead into Partnership Opportunity
No agency or recruiter submissions - direct applicants only
Due to Company growth, we are looking to expand our Leadership team and continue building for the Future! This is an excellent leadership opportunity to be part of an independent, successful, family-oriented Professional Services Firm that provides a healthy work/life balance, flexibility, and career growth. We have been named a Top Workplace by Hearst Media Group multiple years, recognized in Accounting Today as a Top Firm in New England, Inside Public Accounting Top 400 Firms, and Best of Accounting Award! With offices in Ridgefield and New Canaan CT, Reynolds + Rowella provides accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses. We’re proud to be one of the few independent regional accounting firms in Fairfield County—offering the expertise and reach of a large firm with the personal touch of a close-knit team, where quality always comes before quantity. We’re built on culture, powered by our people, and driven by purpose.
Why work with Reynolds + Rowella? We offer:
- Healthy Work/Life Balance – Hybrid Work Schedules
- Rewarding Working Culture – team building and volunteer events, employee-led committees
- Coaching/Mentorship Programs for our staff
- Strong Competitive Compensation + bonuses
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Strong Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary/Company Paid Life Insurance, short/long-term disability insurance, Medical FSA and Dependent Care
- Generous PTO Program + Paid Holiday Schedule
- Tuition / CPA exam & study materials reimbursement, including paid weekly study time
- Gym Membership reimbursement
- Summer Flex Time/Hours – off Fridays
- Dress for your day policy
Summary of Position:
The Tax Director handles multiple client engagements simultaneously, and ensuring the engagements are appropriately scheduled and staffed based on the complexity and size. The Tax Director is also responsible for developing and training managers and staff as well as participating in mentoring employees. This position will also be responsible for the strategic decisions relating to the practice and the tax department and will also aid in marketing efforts and developing new business.
Essential Functions:
- Review of highly complex individual and business returns
- Develop strong relationships with clients and become their primary contact
- Responsible for ensuring client retention through effective problem resolution, negotiations, and proactive client follow-up
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client business
- Negotiate client fees and any additional billing fees
- Coach all levels of staff during the planning, execution, completion phases of client engagement
- Responsible for planning, organizing, running monthly technical meetings for professional staff
- Notify partner group of changes in federal, state, and other applicable tax laws prior to commencement of change
- Regularly and proactively report to the partner group on any updates or changes within tax department, status of engagement projects, any issues within department along with recommended solutions, and ROI of current initiatives or developments within tax department
- Proactively identify inefficiencies and insufficiencies within tax department and actively work to reduce or eliminate them
- Responsible for ensuring the tax department has proper staffing and actively forecasting staffing needs
- Regularly work with audit department coordinating client visits between audit/tax department
- Actively participate in new business development through networking and proposals - must understand and actively market all firm services
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
- Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in public accounting with demonstrated progression in complexity and scope
- Experience reviewing complex individual and business returns
- CPA license, preferably for the state of CT
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent ability to multi-task
- Ability to work heavy overtime from January to April 15 (may be in excess of 55 hours per week). Occasional overtime work required throughout the year.
Reynolds + Rowella, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements Reynolds + Rowella, LLP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive and management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the tasks as assigned at any time. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the company its employees.
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Who's Hiring
- Weaver19
- Alvarez & Marsal10
- BDO9
- CBIZ9
- EisnerAmper8
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing68
- Consulting & Professional Services52
- Investment & Asset Management18
- Technology & Software9
- Manufacturing2
Senior Level Tax Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level tax director job?
Candidates who land senior level tax director roles typically bring deep technical expertise in federal and state tax law alongside demonstrated experience leading tax functions, managing audits, and shaping strategy at an organizational level. Employers at this stage want evidence of ownership: driving policy, mentoring junior staff, and presenting to executive leadership or boards. Highlighting high-stakes projects and measurable outcomes gives your application a clear edge.
Which companies hire senior level tax directors?
Companies hiring senior level tax directors right now include Weaver, Alvarez & Marsal, and BDO, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among large corporations, professional services firms, and multinationals with complex domestic and international tax obligations.
Are there remote senior level tax director jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer size and industry. About 14% of senior level tax director openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in finance and accounting leadership roles. Fully remote positions do exist, particularly at companies with distributed finance teams, but many senior roles still expect regular on-site presence for executive collaboration.
What makes a tax director role senior level?
Senior level tax director roles are defined by strategic ownership rather than execution alone. Professionals at this stage set the direction for enterprise tax planning, oversee compliance across multiple jurisdictions, manage relationships with external auditors and regulators, and mentor or lead a team. The scope extends beyond technical filing work to influencing business decisions, managing risk at an organizational level, and advising C-suite and board stakeholders.
Which industries hire the most senior level tax directors?
Senior Level tax director roles concentrate in Accounting & Auditing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because of their complex tax structures, multi-entity reporting requirements, and the regulatory scrutiny that comes with operating at scale.