Remote Accounting & Tax Director

Job Title: Director of Accounting & Tax Services

Job ID: 1050405

Date Posted: February 24, 2026

Employment Type: Full-time

Hiring Company: Confidential

Location: Remote

Base Salary: $150,000 – $160,000 + performance bonus
Bonus tied to delivery quality, team performance, and service economics.

Role Summary

A growing, modern accounting and advisory firm is seeking a Director of Accounting & Tax Services to lead service delivery for a team of 8–10 professionals. Our firm is dedicated to supporting Main Street businesses—the retailers, restaurants, and service providers that form the backbone of local communities. We are building a culture where professionals can grow and do meaningful work without the burnout and chaos often found in traditional public accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Oversight & Signing: Review and sign federal/state tax returns and monthly financial statements. Ensure technical accuracy and GAAP compliance across all client work.
• Service Delivery Management: Oversee tax and accounting engagements for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring all monthly close and tax deadlines are met with consistency.
• People Leadership: Directly supervise Managers, Seniors, and Staff. Provide coaching and performance management, and play a key role in hiring and capacity planning.
• Operational Excellence: Monitor team utilization and realization. Identify workflow bottlenecks and implement process improvements to strengthen the firm’s efficiency.
• Risk & Advisory: Serve as the primary technical escalation point for the team, exercising independent professional judgment to manage risk and solve complex client issues.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Credentials: Active CPA license in good standing is required.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, including significant experience as a signing tax preparer.
• Leadership: Proven track record of supervising, mentoring, and developing accounting and tax professionals.
• Technical Breadth: Strong working knowledge of both tax compliance and GAAP financial reporting for small and midsize businesses.
• Soft Skills: A calm, steady presence under pressure and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-financial business owners.

Compensation/Benefits

• Total Rewards: Performance bonuses tied to delivery quality and service economics.
• Health & Wellness: Employer-sponsored health insurance and paid time off (PTO).
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company match.
• Professional Environment: A commitment to a sustainable workload and a culture of mutual support and shared responsibility.