Tax Director

Crete Professionals Alliance

Tax Director managing complex tax engagements at Breslow Starling. Seeking a high-performing tax professional with a path to partnership.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeGreensboro • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax returnstax compliancetax planningentity structuringtransactional planningtax issues resolutionwork quality reviewworkflow optimizationprocess improvementsbusiness development

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationclient servicementoringcollaborationrelationship managementjudgmentownershipstrategic guidanceteam culture

Certifications

CPA license