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Tax Director (US) — Rockville, MD What to expect when you join the Sikich family Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. We believe that through varied perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities. The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means opportunities to cement our leadership position and continue to grow our organization in exciting ways. This growth benefits every team member through access to more client opportunities and a broader, talented network, all supported by a rewarding employee experience. Are you ready to grow with us? Position Summary
Reporting to the Principal, the Tax Director will: What will you do in this role?
Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements, including supervising tax planning and tax consulting engagements with the ability to manage to budget. Manage client compliance engagements independent of the principals from start to finish. Assist principals and senior leaders with generating new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships across service lines. Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key client sponsors and growing client base. Consult with principals, business and individual tax clients on various matters. Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring all levels of staff. Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff. Understand our service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients with our comprehensive solutions. Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training our team of up-and-coming professionals. Ensure professional development through ongoing education. Provide thought leadership and insightful recommendations surrounding a broad range of complex issues by leveraging expertise and experience. Mentor and coach accounting and tax professionals; articulate tax planning opportunities and recommendations to clients. Demonstrate enthusiastic and cooperative partnership spirit. What do you need to succeed in this role?
BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 10+ years' current and progressive public accounting experience. 8+ years' experience leading high performing teams, coaching, and mentoring staff. CPA certification. Prior leadership in a tax role in another public accounting firm. Preferably strong background in complex, middle market partnership taxation, or multi-state S corporations; proficiency in tax matters affecting clients in real estate, government contracting or technology. Preference for experience from Big 4 or Top 15 firms. Preference for experience with M&A tax consulting. Proficiency with tax software & Microsoft Office. Strong client rapport & project management skills. Ability to manage projects independently of partners and multiple engagements with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Champion our firm and provide strategic direction. In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows: Servant Leader – hyper-focused on engaging employees, fostering development, and building a positive culture. Solutions Focused – identify opportunities and develop, articulate, and implement solutions. Collaboration – strong relationship builder across all levels and units. Instills Trust – integrity, reliability, and credibility in actions. Impact & Influence Thinking – gain support for ideas and drive initiatives with or without formal authority. About Sikich
Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees worldwide, Sikich is a large professional services firm in the United States, delivering insights and transformative strategies to strengthen client businesses. Total Rewards
Our team members enjoy extensive benefits, including competitive compensation and insurance options, wellness programs, and flexible time off. We prioritize health, wellbeing, and time spent with family and personal goals. In compliance with pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $194,645. This is not a guaranteed offer amount and may vary based on experience and location. Benefits examples include: Flexible Time Off (FTO) from day one Paid holidays and potential time off during year-end Wellness program with rewards Flexible work arrangements Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance HSA employer contribution Nine paid holidays annually Robust Parental Bonding Leave 401(k) with employer contributions CPA bonus with paid exam and study days Tuition reimbursement Generous employee and client referral bonuses Pet insurance FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program with paid time for volunteering Want to learn more? Visit our Careers website or Glassdoor profile. Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Official correspondence will come from a Sikich.com email address. Applicants/candidates are invited to verify communications. Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm, and Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC to provide services. #LI-JS1
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Tax Director (US) — Rockville, MD What to expect when you join the Sikich family Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. We believe that through varied perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities. The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means opportunities to cement our leadership position and continue to grow our organization in exciting ways. This growth benefits every team member through access to more client opportunities and a broader, talented network, all supported by a rewarding employee experience. Are you ready to grow with us? Position Summary
Reporting to the Principal, the Tax Director will: What will you do in this role?
Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements, including supervising tax planning and tax consulting engagements with the ability to manage to budget. Manage client compliance engagements independent of the principals from start to finish. Assist principals and senior leaders with generating new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships across service lines. Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key client sponsors and growing client base. Consult with principals, business and individual tax clients on various matters. Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring all levels of staff. Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff. Understand our service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients with our comprehensive solutions. Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training our team of up-and-coming professionals. Ensure professional development through ongoing education. Provide thought leadership and insightful recommendations surrounding a broad range of complex issues by leveraging expertise and experience. Mentor and coach accounting and tax professionals; articulate tax planning opportunities and recommendations to clients. Demonstrate enthusiastic and cooperative partnership spirit. What do you need to succeed in this role?
BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 10+ years' current and progressive public accounting experience. 8+ years' experience leading high performing teams, coaching, and mentoring staff. CPA certification. Prior leadership in a tax role in another public accounting firm. Preferably strong background in complex, middle market partnership taxation, or multi-state S corporations; proficiency in tax matters affecting clients in real estate, government contracting or technology. Preference for experience from Big 4 or Top 15 firms. Preference for experience with M&A tax consulting. Proficiency with tax software & Microsoft Office. Strong client rapport & project management skills. Ability to manage projects independently of partners and multiple engagements with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Champion our firm and provide strategic direction. In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows: Servant Leader – hyper-focused on engaging employees, fostering development, and building a positive culture. Solutions Focused – identify opportunities and develop, articulate, and implement solutions. Collaboration – strong relationship builder across all levels and units. Instills Trust – integrity, reliability, and credibility in actions. Impact & Influence Thinking – gain support for ideas and drive initiatives with or without formal authority. About Sikich
Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees worldwide, Sikich is a large professional services firm in the United States, delivering insights and transformative strategies to strengthen client businesses. Total Rewards
Our team members enjoy extensive benefits, including competitive compensation and insurance options, wellness programs, and flexible time off. We prioritize health, wellbeing, and time spent with family and personal goals. In compliance with pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $194,645. This is not a guaranteed offer amount and may vary based on experience and location. Benefits examples include: Flexible Time Off (FTO) from day one Paid holidays and potential time off during year-end Wellness program with rewards Flexible work arrangements Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance HSA employer contribution Nine paid holidays annually Robust Parental Bonding Leave 401(k) with employer contributions CPA bonus with paid exam and study days Tuition reimbursement Generous employee and client referral bonuses Pet insurance FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program with paid time for volunteering Want to learn more? Visit our Careers website or Glassdoor profile. Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Official correspondence will come from a Sikich.com email address. Applicants/candidates are invited to verify communications. Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm, and Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC to provide services. #LI-JS1
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