Tax Director | Head of Tax
Lead the Practice. Shape the Strategy. Make an Impact.
Are you an accomplished tax leader ready to take the next step beyond managing engagements and client portfolios?
212° Titans is partnering with an established, highly respected public accounting firm in South Jersey to identify a Tax Director who will serve as the Head of its Tax Department.
This is an opportunity for an experienced tax professional who wants more than a traditional leadership title. You'll have the ability to shape the strategic direction of an entire practice, build and mentor a high-performing team, strengthen key client relationships, and play an influential role in the firm's continued growth.
We're looking for a leader who brings both exceptional technical expertise and a genuine passion for developing people, building relationships, and creating long-term value.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Competitive Compensation: Annual salary range of $170,000–$260,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Executive-Level Influence: Lead the Tax Department and collaborate directly with firm leadership on strategic priorities, growth initiatives, and long-term planning.
Opportunity to Make Your Mark: Shape the department's vision, expand advisory services, strengthen operations, and help define its future.
Meaningful Client Relationships: Serve as a trusted advisor to business owners, high-net-worth individuals, and complex organizations, delivering solutions that extend beyond tax compliance.
People-First Leadership: Build, mentor, and empower a talented team while developing the next generation of tax leaders.
Work-Life Balance: Join a firm that recognizes the importance of time outside the office, with perks such as Summer Fridays.
Long-Term Career Impact: Take on a highly visible leadership position where your contributions will directly influence the firm's success and future direction.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead the Tax Practice
Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Tax Department, establishing priorities, performance expectations, and long-term objectives.
Oversee departmental performance, including profitability, staffing, resource allocation, and client service.
Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, organizational planning, and practice development.
Drive Growth & Client Relationships
Develop and execute strategies to expand the firm's tax practice through business development, referrals, and existing client relationships.
Identify opportunities to introduce new advisory services and specialized tax solutions.
Serve as a trusted advisor to key clients, providing strategic guidance on complex tax, business, estate, and wealth planning matters.
Collaborate across service lines to deliver comprehensive solutions and strengthen client partnerships.
Champion Technical Excellence
Provide senior-level oversight of complex federal, state, and local tax compliance, planning, and consulting engagements.
Guide tax strategies involving individuals, corporations, partnerships, fiduciaries, estates, closely held businesses, and high-net-worth clients.
Maintain exceptional standards of technical accuracy, quality control, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
Build & Develop a High-Performing Team
Mentor and develop tax professionals at all levels, including managers, seniors, and emerging leaders.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and supportive team environment.
Establish professional development opportunities, leadership pathways, and succession plans.
Champion operational improvements, technology adoption, and more efficient workflows.
What We're Looking For
Active CPA license required.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business Management, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
7–10+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience, including significant responsibility for complex tax compliance, planning, and advisory engagements.
Demonstrated success leading a tax practice, department, office, industry group, or substantial portfolio of clients and professionals.
Proven ability to develop business, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to revenue growth.
Strong technical expertise across multiple tax entity types and complex planning scenarios.
Experience mentoring professionals, building effective teams, and driving operational performance.
Exceptional communication, business judgment, and leadership skills.
The Right Fit
You may be a seasoned Tax Director, an established practice leader, or an accomplished Tax Senior Manager ready for a broader leadership opportunity.
What matters most is your ability to think strategically, inspire others, cultivate meaningful client relationships, and balance technical excellence with the business side of public accounting.
If you're ready to lead with purpose, influence the direction of a tax practice, and make a lasting impact, we'd love to connect.
Interested in Learning More?
At 212° Titans, we believe the right career move is about more than a job title. It's about finding an opportunity that aligns with your experience, ambitions, and long-term goals.
If this opportunity sounds like a potential fit, we invite you to apply for a confidential conversation with our recruiting team.
All inquiries and applications will be handled with discretion.