Tax Director

Crete Professionals Alliance • Greensboro, NC

18h

About The Position

Breslow Starling is an independent, full-service accounting and advisory firm specializing in accounting and consulting services for businesses and individuals. They are seeking an experienced and driven Tax Director to join their CPA firm with a clear path to Tax Partner. This role is ideal for a high-performing tax professional who combines deep technical expertise with leadership ability, business development interest, and a long-term commitment to growing within the firm. The Tax Director will play a critical role in managing complex tax engagements, advising clients, mentoring staff, and contributing to the firm’s strategic growth while preparing for future partnership. The company is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive.

Requirements

• CPA license required
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience, including significant tax management responsibility
• Strong technical knowledge across a variety of tax entities and industries
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex engagements and deadlines
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-service skills
• Demonstrated interest in long-term growth and partnership within a CPA firm

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a Director or Senior Manager with partner-level exposure
• Business development or client origination experience
• Familiarity with tax software and workflow systems commonly used in public accounting

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex individual, partnership, S-corporation, C-corporation, trust, and estate tax returns
• Research and resolve advanced tax issues, providing practical and strategic guidance to clients
• Serve as a technical resource to partners, managers, and staff on tax compliance and planning matters
• Ensure tax engagements comply with federal, state, and local regulations
• Act as a trusted advisor to key clients, maintaining strong long-term relationships
• Lead tax planning initiatives, including multi-year strategies, entity structuring, and transactional planning
• Communicate proactively with clients regarding deadlines, issues, and opportunities
• Participate in client meetings and presentations alongside partners
• Lead, mentor, and develop tax managers, seniors, and staff
• Review work for quality, accuracy, and efficiency while providing constructive feedback
• Assist with staffing, workload management, and workflow optimization, especially during busy season
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture
• Contribute to firm initiatives related to growth, efficiency, technology, and service offerings
• Assist with practice management, including process improvements and best practices
• Support recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding of tax professionals
• Participate in business development activities, including networking, referrals, and proposal support
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling and expanding client services
• Begin building a personal book of business in alignment with firm goals
• Demonstrate leadership, judgment, and ownership consistent with future partner expectations

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
• Company-Paid Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning
• Competitive salary plus bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director