Director of Tax

State

Austin, TX

Specialism

Wealth Management

Compensation

$195,000-$250,000
Join a dynamic and growing wealth management organization where your expertise as a Tax Director will directly shape the financial strategies of high-net-worth individuals, families, and trusts. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-impact tax function, advise senior leadership and investment teams, and design innovative, tax-efficient solutions in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

 

If you are a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and a passion for guiding complex client situations, this role offers the platform to make a meaningful difference while building and mentoring a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead comprehensive tax strategy, planning, compliance, and risk management for individuals, trusts, partnerships, private investment vehicles, and related entities.
  • Develop and implement proactive, tax-efficient strategies aligned with investment and estate planning objectives.
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation and review of individual, trust, partnership, and pass-through entity tax filings.
  • Monitor and interpret changes in federal, state, and local tax laws, assessing implications for clients and the organization.
  • Provide expert guidance on complex tax matters, including multi-state taxation, carried interest, private equity and alternative investments, estate and gift tax planning, and structuring of family entities.
  • Oversee tax audits, inquiries, projections, and estimates, and establish internal policies and procedures to ensure scalability and mitigate risk.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing tax team, fostering professional development and excellence.
  • Collaborate closely with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives, client acquisition, and long-term organizational growth.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and active CPA license required.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive tax experience, with substantial exposure to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, partnerships, and investment-related tax matters.
  • Experience in wealth management, family offices, public accounting with private client services, or investment management strongly preferred.
  • Strong technical tax knowledge, excellent judgment, and the ability to translate complex tax concepts into practical guidance.
  • Proven leadership and team management experience, with outstanding communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, advisors, and senior executives.

 

 

 

 

 

 


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