Director of Tax and Accounting

Director of Tax and Accounting Crested Butte, Colorado Director of Tax & Accounting

Location:

Remote (Colorado Residents Preferred)

Compensation:

$120,000 Base Salary Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Director of Tax & Accounting to join a growing boutique accounting and advisory firm serving small business clients. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends technical tax expertise, client advisory, accounting oversight, and team leadership. The ideal candidate is an experienced CPA who enjoys building long-term client relationships, leading a collaborative team, and serving as a trusted advisor to business owners. This individual will oversee tax compliance, provide proactive tax planning, manage client accounting services, and help deliver an exceptional client experience. Key Responsibilities Tax Compliance & Planning Prepare approximately 400 individual and business tax returns annually. Review complex tax returns and ensure accuracy, quality, and timely filing. Provide proactive tax planning and strategic advice to business owners and select clients throughout the year. Stay current on federal and state tax regulations and communicate relevant changes to clients and staff. Leadership of Accounting Services Oversee the Client Accounting Services (CAS) team, providing leadership, guidance, and technical support to accounting professionals. Review accounting work and financial statements to ensure accounting records are accurate and support sound tax reporting and financial decision-making. Mentor and coach accounting professionals while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture. Promote effective communication across the firm, assist in improving internal processes, workflows, and client service delivery to support continued growth. Client Relationship Management Serve as a primary tax planner for a portfolio of small business clients. Work directly with client onboarding team as tax expert, participate in onboarding process of new clients Build trusted, long-term relationships by understanding each client's business and providing responsive communication and practical financial guidance. Maintain consistent communication with approximately 400 tax clients throughout the year. Qualifications Active CPA license required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field. Approximately 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience. Experience advancing from Tax Accountant into a Manager or similar leadership role within a small or mid-sized public accounting firm. Extensive experience preparing and reviewing S Corporation, Partnership, and Individual tax returns. Strong tax planning and consulting experience with closely held businesses. Hands-on accounting experience supporting small businesses, including financial statement preparation and month-end accounting. Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online. Experience supervising accounting professionals and reviewing client accounting work. Preferred Background Successful candidates typically come from a boutique or regional public accounting firm where they have developed both technical tax expertise and strong client advisory skills. Experience serving owner-operated businesses and acting as a trusted financial partner is highly valued. Opportunity to join a collaborative boutique firm where your expertise will have a direct impact on clients, employees, and the continued growth of the business.