CPA Tax Director

Golden Reserve LLC•Independence, OH

12h•$125,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

Golden Reserve is seeking an experienced and personable Certified Public Accountant to build and lead their internal tax support and preparation team. This is a player-coach role, initially spending 75% of the time on tax support and preparation and 25% on team and department building. As the team grows, the leadership and management responsibilities will increase. Golden Reserve is a full-service RIA and insurance firm dedicated to transforming the financial industry for retirees and its employees. The company has rapidly expanded to over 40 offices across 9 states. The role involves managing the preparation of annual tax returns, providing ongoing real-time tax support, participating in events, and coordinating the development and expansion of the tax department. Golden Reserve utilizes various lead generation strategies including radio and television shows, seminar workshops, and digital marketing.

Requirements

Certified Public Accountant
Five (5)+ Years of tax preparation, accounting and tax planning experience
Proficiency with tax preparation software (Drake, UltraTax, or similar)
Communication Excellence – managing and inspiring a team and our clients require a world class communicator internally and externally
Management – you will be asked to lead a multi-location team to drive process while maintaining and managing a growth culture with constant change
GRIT – we all built this company brick by brick with a blue-collar mindset embracing accountability, ownership, problem-solving and toughness

Responsibilities

Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals
Review financial records, income statements, and documentation to ensure accuracy
Identify tax credits, deductions, and strategies that benefit clients
Communicate clearly with clients to gather necessary information and explain outcomes
Stay current on changes to tax laws and regulations
Maintain organized and confidential client records
Lead a team of Tax Preparers and help to build internal policies and procedures