Tax Director - Entertainment Tax

Citrin Cooperman•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$120,000 - $240,000

About The Position

Citrin Cooperman is seeking a Commercial Tax Services (CTS) Director in the Tax Department. The Director provides tax consulting, planning, and compliance services to clients and oversees client engagements and the tax return process. The role includes reviewing tax returns, workpapers, and projections; resolving tax issues through research; coordinating with partners; and maintaining strong client relationships. The Director also supports business development, participates in industry or service-line organizations, and coaches, mentors, and trains staff. The role requires keeping current with tax issues and business trends affecting clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
10+ years of progressive public accounting experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple client engagements.
Track record of building and sustaining client relationships and providing high-quality client service.
Outstanding analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Proficiency with CCH Axcess, Sureprep, BNA Income Tax Planner, CCH AnswerConnect, RIA Checkpoint, XCM, and Microsoft Office.
Strong technical skills in partnerships, C-corporations, and S-corporations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in taxation preferred.
CPA preferred.
Knowledge of individual taxation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Review tax returns, tax workpapers, and tax projections.
Provide tax consulting, planning, and compliance services to clients.
Perform tax research to resolve issues.
Oversee day-to-day client needs and the tax return process, including identifying and resolving tax issues.
Work to expand the client base and support business development activities.
Participate in industry- or service-line-related organizations.
Maintain strong client relationships and take a highly proactive approach to client service.
Coordinate with partners to support timely work and effective communication for project planning.
Coach, mentor, and train staff.
Maintain knowledge of new tax issues and general business trends that affect clients.