Aprio

Tax Director – Construction

Aprio

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Austin • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead and review complex income tax engagements for construction clients, including partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations.
  • Manage and mentor engagement teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to project deadlines.
  • Provide strategic tax consulting related to job costing, revenue recognition (ASC 606), UNICAP, percentage-of-completion accounting, and multi-state nexus issues.
  • Advise clients on entity structure, succession planning, ownership transitions, and tax-efficient strategies for mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations within the construction industry.
  • Identify and address opportunities for tax savings, credits, and incentives, including R&D, energy efficiency, and equipment depreciation.
  • Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations impacting construction operations, including payroll tax, sales and use tax, and gross receipts tax.
  • Collaborate with assurance and advisory teams to deliver integrated solutions that align with clients’ operational and financial goals.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to C-level executives, providing insights on the financial and operational tax implications of construction projects and business strategies.
  • Drive growth by developing new client relationships and expanding services to existing clients.
  • Participate in industry events and thought leadership efforts to enhance the firm’s visibility in the construction market.

Requirements

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree in Taxation highly preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, with a focus on federal and state tax compliance and consulting for the construction industry.
  • Strong technical expertise in S-Corporation & Partnership taxation and multi-entity structures.
  • In-depth knowledge of construction industry accounting and tax issues, including long-term contracts (Section 460, bonding, and state nexus.
  • Proven leadership and client relationship management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly.
  • Experience with CCH Axcess, GoSystems, and related tax software preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements, lead teams, and contribute to firm growth initiatives.
Benefits
  • - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
  • - Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
  • - 401k with Profit Sharing
  • - 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
  • - Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
  • - Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
  • - Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
  • - Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
  • - Top rated wellness program
  • - Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
income taxtax consultingjob costingrevenue recognitionUNICAPpercentage-of-completion accountingtax complianceS-Corporation taxationPartnership taxationmulti-entity structures
Soft Skills
leadershipclient relationship managementcommunicationinterpersonal skillsteam managementstrategic advisingmentoringproblem-solvingcollaborationgrowth initiatives
Certifications
Certified Public AccountantBachelor’s degree in AccountingMaster’s degree in Taxation