Flow-Through Tax Director

A financial consulting firm located in New York City is actively seeking an experienced and hardworking professional to join their staff as their new Flow-Through Tax Director. In this role, the Flow-Through Tax Director will review and sign off on complex federal and state returns (1065’s and 1120-S) for clients as a paid preparer.

Responsibilities

The Flow-Through Tax Director will:

• Review and sign off on complex federal and state returns (1065’s and 1120-S) for clients as a paid preparer
• Monitor state and federal tax laws (and law changes) for compliance or opportunities
• Review K-1s for various reporting/investment/disclosure requirements
• Provide clients with verbal and/or technical memos on tax issues pertaining to partnership taxation and tax reform
• Assist with planning and other special projects
• Build effective long-term relationships with clients
• Support billing and realization on assigned clients and the ability to explain variances
• Complete other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 12+ years of experience, either in Big-4 or large, regional public accounting firms or a mix of public accounting and industry experience
• Comprehensive tax consulting experience and demonstrated expertise in taxation and knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulation pertaining to Flow-Through Structures; tax and GAAP accounting knowledge
• Knowledge of private equity-related tax adjustments, partner allocations, foreign filings, and other client filing obligations
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and corporation/partnership tax software
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and appropriately respond to questions from clients and team members
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills

Desired skills

• Master’s in taxation and/or CPA/MBA/EA