10+ years of progressive tax experience within public accounting
Demonstrated deep expertise in not-for-profit tax, including private foundations, Form 990/990-PF, excise taxes, and related compliance requirements
Experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing engagements end-to-end
Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Master's degree in Taxation, Accounting or related field
Experience in contributing to practice development, training, and technical thought leadership
EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.
About our Tax Team
A hybrid between a general tax practice and a hyper-specialized firm, our culture is based on collaboration, innovation and transparency. For us, success is defined by working together, sometimes across specialties, to provide the best tax solutions to meet our clients' unique needs.
Tax regulations and procedures are always changing, and so are we. All EisnerAmper tax employees are empowered to challenge the status quo by thinking outside the box and bringing new ideas to the table. Because when we can identify creative ways to reduce filing turnaround
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Job Description
At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you're starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you'll love from top to bottom - we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.
We are seeking a Tax Director to join our team, with a specialized focus on not-for-profit tax, particularly private foundations. This is a highly technical leadership role offering the opportunity to serve as a subject matter expert in private foundation tax, supporting complex compliance and consulting engagements while partnering closely with firm leadership. This role plays a critical part in supporting and expanding the firm's private foundation client base by delivering deep technical expertise and scalable solutions.
This role can sit in any one of our office locations nationally.
What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper:
You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry
You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance
You will join a culture that has received multiple top "Places to Work" awards
We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions
We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation
Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work
What Work You Will be Responsible For:
Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert in not-for-profit tax, with a focus on private foundations and related entities
Lead and review complex tax compliance engagements, including Form 990-PF and related filings, ensuring technical accuracy and quality
Proactively advise internal teams and clients on private foundation tax matters, including excise taxes, distribution requirements, self-dealing rules, and governance considerations
Partner with engagement teams, client-facing partners, and senior stakeholders to deliver integrated tax solutions and provide technical expertise on complex issues
Oversee and manage multiple engagements, including planning, execution, staffing, and delivery, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
Serve as a go-to resource for complex private foundation tax matters, providing guidance on nuanced regulatory and compliance issues across engagements
Identify and resolve complex tax issues and provide practical, solution-oriented guidance
Mentor and develop tax professionals, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing within the tax practice
Collaborate across service lines to support cross-functional client needs, including advisory, audit, and broader tax services
Stay current on evolving tax legislation and regulatory developments impacting not-for-profit organizations and private foundations
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