Tax Managing Director, Privately Held Business

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Job Responsibilities

• •Provide strategic leadership for the Privately Held Business tax practice, establishing market, client service, growth, talent and financial priorities aligned with the firm’s strategy
• •Serve as a trusted advisor to owners, executives and family groups on complex business and personal tax matters, including entity structure, transactions, succession planning and wealth-transfer considerations
• •Maintain executive-level responsibility for the quality, risk management and technical integrity of complex engagements involving individuals, partnerships, S corporations and C corporations
• •Lead and expand a significant portfolio of strategic client relationships, ensuring exceptional service, strong engagement economics, timely delivery and proactive communication
• •Originate and close new business opportunities through market visibility, centers of influence, referral relationships and collaboration across the firm
• •Identify and lead cross-functional solutions that bring the full breadth of the firm’s tax, consulting and advisory capabilities to clients
• •Provide final-level consultation and oversight on complex or emerging tax issues, positions, memoranda and responses to the IRS and other regulatory or tax authorities
• •Shape practice capacity and workforce strategy, including succession planning, resource allocation, recruiting and development of future leaders
• •Sponsor, coach and develop directors, senior managers and managers, reinforcing accountability, inclusion, high performance and a consistent client experience
• •Represent the firm as a recognized thought leader through industry participation, speaking, publishing and relationship development in the privately held business market
• •Monitor legislative, regulatory and market developments and translate them into timely client opportunities, risk mitigation strategies and firmwide education

Requirements

• •Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance or a related discipline
• •Qualified to practice before the IRS, such as a CPA, JD or EA
• •Minimum of 12 years of progressive public accounting tax experience or equivalent experience serving privately held businesses and their owners
• •Demonstrated success leading complex client relationships, developing business, managing practice economics and developing senior-level professionals

Preferred Qualifications

• •Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Business Administration or a related discipline
• •Recognized subject matter expertise and an established market presence within privately held business taxation

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• •Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including:
• •Medical, dental, vision
• •Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
• •Flexible work arrangements
• •401K with Profit Sharing
• •Wellness program
• •Generous parental leave
• •11 paid holidays

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