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 16% offered remote or hybrid, and employers like CBIZ, Weaver, and Alvarez & Marsal hiring at this level now.
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The Private Client Tax Managing Director serves as a trusted advisor and member of various client service teams and must possess significant knowledge of taxation compliance and consulting related to personal, partnership, trust, estate, gift, and wealth retention strategies as well as charitable entities managed by ultra-high net worth clients. The Private Client Tax Managing Director participates in client development and team management and conducts research to be current as a subject matter expert.
What You Will Do:
- Providing tax compliance and tax advisory services to individuals, partnerships, trusts, estates, and private foundations
- Developing, building, and managing client relationships as part of the proposal process
- Participating in networking activities to further expand business opportunities and client relationships
- As a highly impactful team member, maintaining functional expertise and understanding of a client's business or family structure is essential to addressing client concerns and challenges
- Assisting with managing, developing, and coaching professional tax staff
- Reviewing and managing projects prepared by tax associates and seniors
- Effectively delegating responsibilities to others and monitoring efforts of engagement teams
- Proficiently using technology tools in regular assignments and demonstrating a commitment to improving work processes through the use of technology
- Successfully researching complex tax issues, applying findings to projects, and clearly communicating those findings in writing
Minimum Qualifications:
- 11 years or more of related experience in public accounting, law firm, or trust department
- Bachelor or graduate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- CPA license or J.D. degree and bar admission
- Experience managing multiple client engagements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Taxation or Law degree
- Experience with OneSource tax software
The Private Client Tax Managing Director serves as a trusted advisor and member of various client service teams and must possess significant knowledge of taxation compliance and consulting related to personal, partnership, trust, estate, gift, and wealth retention strategies as well as charitable entities managed by ultra-high net worth clients. The Private Client Tax Managing Director participates in client development and team management and conducts research to be current as a subject matter expert.
What You Will Do:
- Providing tax compliance and tax advisory services to individuals, partnerships, trusts, estates, and private foundations
- Developing, building, and managing client relationships as part of the proposal process
- Participating in networking activities to further expand business opportunities and client relationships
- As a highly impactful team member, maintaining functional expertise and understanding of a client's business or family structure is essential to addressing client concerns and challenges
- Assisting with managing, developing, and coaching professional tax staff
- Reviewing and managing projects prepared by tax associates and seniors
- Effectively delegating responsibilities to others and monitoring efforts of engagement teams
- Proficiently using technology tools in regular assignments and demonstrating a commitment to improving work processes through the use of technology
- Successfully researching complex tax issues, applying findings to projects, and clearly communicating those findings in writing
Minimum Qualifications:
- 11 years or more of related experience in public accounting, law firm, or trust department
- Bachelor or graduate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- CPA license or J.D. degree and bar admission
- Experience managing multiple client engagements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Taxation or Law degree
- Experience with OneSource tax software
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Who's Hiring
- CBIZ19
- Weaver19
- Alvarez & Marsal18
- BDO11
- EisnerAmper11
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing87
- Consulting & Professional Services68
- Investment & Asset Management19
- Technology & Software9
- Electronics & Hardware4
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 CBIZ, Weaver, and Alvarez & Marsal, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 16% of senior level tax director openings are remote or hybrid as of September 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 September 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.