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Tax Director

Premier Executive Search Firm, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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Base pay range $200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and Commission

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To learn about new roles email me at mindi.stein@premierexecutive.net Our client is a premier national tax consulting firm delivering Big-4-caliber technical expertise with the agility, entrepreneurial energy, and intimacy of a boutique practice. The firm partners with Fortune-class and high-growth clients on their most critical corporate tax needs—provision, compliance, planning, controversy, and transformation.

What sets the firm apart is its people-first culture: low hierarchy, high collaboration, unmatched technical depth, and a leadership team that truly invests in talent. Professionals here have room to innovate, influence strategy, and shape how markets are built—something traditional firms simply can’t offer.

Job Description The Tax Director will be the New England Market Leader. We are looking for a forward-thinking point person with outstanding business development skills, leadership experience, and an entrepreneurial spirit, tasked primarily with leading the firm’s expansion in the New England market. The Market Leader will oversee high-level corporate tax advisory, compliance, and accounting services for a diverse client portfolio. This role requires technical expertise in corporate income tax reporting, a passion for innovation, and a demonstrated ability to drive business growth. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of technical excellence, business development skills, and strategic acumen to help expand the firm’s presence in the New England region.

LOCATION OPEN - This role can be based anywhere in the New England area

New England Market Leadership

Build a local corporate income tax generalist practice for the delivery of federal, U.S. international, state, and local income tax compliance and tax accounting services.

Expand the firm’s presence across all service lines within the market, primarily through new client acquisition and the implementation of go-to-market strategy.

Serve as engagement leader with strong business acumen, executive presence, and the technical competencies required to lead operational income tax reporting engagements—including compliance and provision—for corporate clients across diverse industries.

Coordinate with specialty service teams—including International, SALT, Tax Automation Services, Transfer Pricing, Credits & Incentives, Sales & Use, and Property Tax—to support service expansion within the market.

Business Development & Strategy

Boost market practice growth through targeted business development efforts, proposal support, and cross-functional client expansion.

Drive market engagement through sponsoring local tax events, firm-sponsored events, and other industry initiatives.

Operational Excellence & Technology Enablement

Promote the adoption of standardization, analytics, and other digital innovations to enhance service delivery.

Partner with Finance functions to align on delivery of budgets, forecasts, and financial results.

People Management & Development

Foster a high-performance culture with a focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous learning opportunities.

Serve as a mentor and coach, promoting career development and technical growth across the team.

Qualifications Sought Education & Credentials

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

CPA license or Master’s degree in Taxation strongly preferred.

Experience & Background

Minimum 15 years of progressive corporate tax experience, ideally a mix of public accounting and in-house corporate roles.

Demonstrated success in client acquisition, relationship expansion, and delivery of corporate tax reporting services.

Technical Tax Expertise

Extensive knowledge of corporate tax issues impacting U.S., multinational, and publicly traded entities, including compliance, accounting, and consulting services.

Proven ability to research and communicate complex tax issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Business Development & Strategic Thinking (New England Market)

Proven record of sourcing and originating new business, closing high-value client engagements, and leveraging a professional network to drive sustainable growth.

Experience contributing to firmwide business planning, go-to-market initiatives, and service innovation with a focus on long-term revenue growth and competitive differentiation.

Client Service

High-level consulting presence and executive communication skills to manage complex client relationships with professionalism and trust.

Skilled in navigating evolving client needs and delivering solutions that align with business goals, regulatory expectations, and best practices.

Leadership & Team Development

Experience building and scaling high-performing, collaborative teams and mentoring emerging leaders.

Comfort leading through ambiguity and driving change in demanding environments.

Communication & People Skills

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences.

Effective across all levels of internal and external stakeholders.

Work Style & Execution

Highly organized with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities.

Comfortable working independently or in team-based environments.

Seniority level Director

Employment type Full-time

Job function Business Development and Accounting/Auditing

Industries Business Consulting and Services, Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

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