Corporate Tax Director

Grant Thornton (US)

Corporate Tax Director leading U.S. tax compliance, planning, and ASC 740 services at Grant Thornton.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax planning, compliance, and consulting, with a strong focus on ASC 740 and corporate income tax regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and drive business development initiatives to achieve revenue targets.

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Tax PlanningASC 740 Accounting For Income TaxesCPAClient Relationship ManagementBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Tax ComplianceTax ConsultingUS GAAPStatutory Income Tax ComplianceTransfer PricingCorporate Income TaxOneSource Tax ProvisionTax ResearchFinancial AnalysisPerformance Assessment

Soft Skills

Exceptional Client ServiceCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsTeamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingMaster’s Degree in TaxationLLM in TaxationJDActive Law License

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingTax Planning StrategiesClient EngagementProfessional DevelopmentClient Confidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise multiple client services teams on engagements
Plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects across a wide variety of industries
Provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients
Market, sell, design, and implement tax-planning strategies while managing to budget
Support firm growth and profitability by leveraging an external network and achieving sales and revenue targets
Identify and capitalize on opportunities to sell services to existing and potential clients
Participate in business development activities and professional industry or community events
Manage engagement fundamentals including realization, utilization, leverage, accounts receivable, and expenses
Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on tax projects and assess performance
Conduct primary and secondary reviews of complex tax returns and ASC 740 income tax provision engagements
Research and consult on tax matters
Maintain client relationships as the primary service team contact
Gather information and perform tax services with client management and staff
Understand client operations, processes, and business objectives and apply that knowledge to engagements
Attend professional development and training sessions
Adhere to professional standards and strict client confidentiality
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree in taxation, LLM in Taxation, or JD preferred
Minimum five to seven years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience
CPA or JD/active law license required
Experience in public accounting preferred
Experience in corporate income tax and strong ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes skills
Proficiency in US GAAP and corporate income tax laws and regulations
Strong working knowledge of statutory income tax compliance and consulting, including state and local income taxes, taxation of international activity, and transfer pricing
Exceptional client service, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Experience in OneSource Tax Provision preferred
Strong teamwork and analytical skills with attention to detail
Ability to travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work location, weekly schedule, and flex time off options
Work-life integration options
Personalized and comprehensive benefits
Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to applicable plan terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria
Professional development and training sessions
Career-growth opportunities
Diversity, equity, and inclusion support
Reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants with disabilities