Tax Director – Commercial Tax

Citrin Cooperman

Commercial Tax Services Director responsible for reviewing tax returns and providing consulting services at Citrin Cooperman. Leading projects and relationships while mentoring staff in a dynamic environment.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax return review, compliance, and consulting for partnerships, C-corporations, and S-corporations, while maintaining strong client relationships and effective communication. Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and mentor staff in a public accounting environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tax Return ReviewClient Relationship ManagementPublic Accounting ExperienceCCH Axcess ProficiencyCPA Certification

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Hard Skills

Tax ComplianceTax PlanningAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCoachingMentoringProactive ApproachClient Service

Tools & Technologies

CCH AxcessSureprepBNA Income Tax PlannerCCH AnswerConnectRIA CheckpointXCMMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingMaster’s in Taxation (Preferred)CPA (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

PartnershipsC-CorporationsS-CorporationsTax IssuesBusiness Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review of tax returns, tax workpapers and tax projections
Possess strong technical skills in partnerships, C-corporations, and S-corporations (knowledge in individual taxation a plus)
Provide effective consulting, planning, and compliance for your clients
Research and document tax issues and identify planning opportunities
Oversee and manage the day-to-day needs of your clients and tax return process including identification and resolution of tax issues
Actively develop new business and expand services to existing clients work, acting as a trusted advisor of providing quality work, open and proactive communication, and effective tax strategies
Participate in industry or service line-related organizations and their events
Maintain strong relationships with a highly proactive approach to serving clients
Coordinates with partner to ensure timeliness and effective communication for proper planning of project
Coaching, mentoring, and training staff
Maintaining knowledge of new tax issues and general business trends that affect the client

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Master’s in taxation is preferred
CPA preferred
10+ years of progressive public accounting experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple client engagements
A track record of building and sustaining client relationships and high-quality client service
Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
Proficient with CCH Axcess, Sureprep, BNA Income Tax Planner, CCH AnswerConnect, RIA Checkpoint, XCM, and Microsoft Office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits
Flexibility to manage personal and professional life