Remote Tax Director

Job Title: Remote Tax Director

Job ID: 123457

Date Posted: February 23, 2026

Employment Type: Full-time 

Hiring Company: Confidential 

Location: US Remote
Applicants must be located in the United States.

Base Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 per year (USD)
Commensurate with executive leadership experience.

Role Summary

We are seeking an entrepreneurial tax director to lead, scale, and innovate our Tax Practice. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the COO. You will oversee a high-performing team covering direct/indirect tax, R&D credits, and tax consulting for venture-backed startups (Seed to Series C). If you are a technical expert who thrives on business development, strategy and partnering with world-changing founders, you’ll find your home here.

Key Responsibilities

• Practice Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing tax consulting team, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and entrepreneurship.
• Strategic Growth: Identify opportunities to expand advisory offerings, including defining the tax services of the future through AI and emerging tech.
• Business Development: Drive revenue and wallet share by identifying cross-sell opportunities and leading proposal activities for new and existing clients.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Act as the primary advisor on complex technical matters, including corporate taxes, M&A, and R&D credits.
• Client Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor to founders and executive teams, ensuring high client satisfaction and strategic delivery excellence.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 15 years in tax, ideally from a regional firm with a deep focus on venture-funded startup environments.
• Credentials: Active CPA is a must. An LLM or Master’s in Taxation is highly preferred.
• Technical Mastery: Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, income tax, indirect tax, R&D credits, and tax planning.
• Leadership Prowess: Proven track record of scaling teams and meeting/exceeding sales and billing targets.
• Startup DNA: An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to navigate uncertainties and find creative solutions for fast-paced companies.

Compensation/Benefits

• Executive Flexibility: Remote-first culture that encourages working from wherever you are most productive.
• Health & Security: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision (including dependents), plus STD/LTD insurance.
• Future Planning: 401(k) with company match and flexible PTO to ensure life-work harmony.
• Home Office: Generous reimbursement to build a professional, efficient remote workspace.

Why This Opportunity is Different 

Our purpose is to accelerate dreams. You aren’t just managing compliance; you are enabling the next generation of SaaS, Fintech, and Healthcare leaders to change the world. You will join an innovative leadership team during a phase of significant growth, enjoying a culture rooted in empathy, fresh perspectives, and exponential value.