Tax Director / Tax Partner

Philadelphia, PA

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District Partners is engaged on this exclusive search for a talented Senior Tax Manager to join the leadership team of a respected and growing public accounting firm. This is a high-impact role for an experienced tax professional who thrives in a client-facing environment and has a strong background in complex tax matters, including partnerships, business transactions, and foreign tax compliance. The position offers significant leadership responsibilities and the opportunity to influence strategic decisions while mentoring a high-performing team.



What You'll Be Owning:

  • Manage and review complex tax filings for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts

  • Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals

  • Lead transactional work, including business sales, acquisitions, reorganizations, and associated due diligence and structuring

  • Act as a trusted advisor, maintaining and expanding long-term client relationships

  • Conduct in-depth research and provide guidance on complex federal, state, and local tax matters

  • Mentor, supervise, and review the work of junior and mid-level tax professionals

  • Collaborate across internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and alignment with firm-wide initiatives

  • Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and client presentations



Required Experience:

  • CPA, JD, or LLM required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s in Taxation strongly preferred

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in public accounting

  • Familiarity with tax software (e.g., ProSystem fx, UltraTax) and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

  • Deep expertise in tax compliance, planning, and advisory for both individuals and business entities

  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced, client-service-focused environment

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage client expectations and mentor staff



The DP Difference

The DP Difference

Our approach blends deep relationships with proprietary technology to uncover the best leaders and connect with them through the most direct, trusted path.

The DP Difference

The DP Difference

Our approach blends deep relationships with proprietary technology to uncover the best leaders and connect with them through the most direct, trusted path.

The DP Difference

The DP Difference

Our approach blends deep relationships with proprietary technology to uncover the best leaders and connect with them through the most direct, trusted path.

The DP Difference

The DP Difference

Our approach blends deep relationships with proprietary technology to uncover the best leaders and connect with them through the most direct, trusted path.