Head of Tax
Confidential Opportunity | Head of Tax
A rapidly growing, PE-backed professional services platform is seeking a Head of Tax to lead and scale its tax function across a multi-office organization. This is a highly visible leadership role with significant influence over strategy, operations, technology adoption, and the long-term growth of the business.
The Head of Tax will oversee tax service delivery, practice management, talent development, and client engagement while partnering closely with executive leadership on growth initiatives and acquisitions. The role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a modern tax practice by leveraging technology, driving process improvement, and enhancing the client experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a large, geographically dispersed tax organization
- Drive tax practice strategy, performance, and profitability
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on complex tax matters
- Build, mentor, and retain high-performing teams
- Partner on M&A integrations and growth initiatives
- Champion technology, automation, and process improvement efforts
- Ensure technical excellence, compliance, and risk management across the practice
Ideal Background
- CPA required
- 15+ years of progressive tax leadership experience
- Public accounting background with experience managing sizable tax practices
- Proven ability to lead large teams and drive organizational growth
- Strong client relationship and business development skills
- Experience navigating change, scaling operations, and implementing best practices
This opportunity offers a competitive compensation package, meaningful long-term wealth creation potential, and the chance to play a key role in building one of the most innovative platforms in the industry.
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