Tax Director - Westwood

NKSFB•Westwood, CA

12d•$225,000 - $275,000

About The Position

Our Tax team is looking for an experienced tax professional to take on the role of Tax Director at our Westwood office. The ideal candidate is someone ready to hit the ground running with the business, innovative and ready to drive change. This person should be prepared to provide tax guidance to the business, serving as a key partner in the success of the tax presence at the firm.

Requirements

10 or more years of current federal tax consulting and/or tax compliance work experience in either a public accounting firm or a professional services firm is required
5 plus years of experience leading a tax practice.
Ability to direct a department at a public accounting firm with tax management in all facets of tax services that include: compliance, human capital services, federal tax services, international tax services, state and local tax services, private wealth services, tax reporting and advisory, partnership taxation, not-for-profit tax, and mergers & acquisition tax services.
Knowledge of domestic and international accounting and tax guidelines/standards.
Ability to identify and analyze complex taxation issues and problem solve/implement solutions.
In-depth knowledge of tax concepts and regulations related to individuals, C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts.
Proficiency in US GAAP, state tax compliance, partnership returns, joint venture and non-corporate entity tax returns, and combined state tax returns is required.
Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various firm sites as requested.
Advanced tax software experience, including knowledge of various tax software packages and technologies, is required.
Bachelor's degree required in Accounting or a related field.
CPA or JD/active law license required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, management, strategic guidance, mentoring, training, and technical expertise to a team of tax professionals across the firm's platform.
Serve as a key stakeholder in all tax related business needs with the firm, collaborating with Executives and Partners regularly and as needed.
Partner with clients and stakeholders firmwide to clearly outline our business objectives, and be prepared to provide actionable tax advice and goals.
Develop key strategies and implement solutions to complex taxation issues, driving progressive changes that positively impact the business needs.
Provide clear and concise tax guidance, optimizing internal business functionality and client experience.
Review and sign corporate, partnership, individual and trust tax returns and tax projections, including numerous multi-state returns.