Tax Director

Good Works Talent • Cincinnati, OH

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Great Tax Directors Don't Just Solve Tax Problems. They develop people, build trusted client relationships, grow practices, and influence the future of a firm. We're conducting a confidential search for an accomplished Tax Director ready to join one of Ohio's premier independent accounting and advisory firms. This opportunity is designed for an entrepreneurial leader who wants to combine sophisticated technical work with strategic client advisory, leadership development, business growth, and meaningful influence within a collaborative partnership environment. If you're looking for more than another Director title, and you're ready to help shape the future of a practice, we should talk. Why This Opportunity Is Different You'll have the opportunity to: Advise sophisticated privately held businesses and their owners. Lead the firm's most complex tax engagements. Mentor and develop Managers into future Directors and Principals. Influence strategic decisions that shape the Tax Practice. Build niche expertise and market recognition. Participate directly in business development and practice expansion. Position yourself for future Principal-level opportunities. This is a role where your leadership will have firm-wide impact.

Requirements

• CPA required.
• Approximately 8–12+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience.
• Deep expertise in partnership, pass-through, corporate, and closely held business taxation.
• Proven success leading complex client engagements.
• Experience mentoring and developing leaders.
• Demonstrated business development and relationship-building success.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for helping clients and colleagues grow.
• Professionals who embrace emerging technologies, AI-enabled tax solutions, and continuous innovation will be especially successful.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the trusted advisor for complex middle-market clients by delivering proactive tax planning, solving sophisticated business challenges, and helping clients protect and create long-term value.
• Lead engagement teams while developing Managers, Senior Associates, and Staff through coaching, delegation, succession planning, and technical leadership.
• Strengthen existing client relationships, cultivate referral sources, participate in networking and speaking opportunities, and contribute to expanding the firm's market presence and advisory capabilities.
• Improve engagement profitability, strengthen project management, embrace AI-enabled technologies, and identify innovative ways to improve quality, efficiency, and the client experience.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• CPA and continuing education support.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions and profit sharing.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Generous paid time off.
• Leadership coaching and professional development.
• Community involvement opportunities and a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed