Tax Director — Los Angeles, CA
Full-time · Public Accounting
We're looking for a distinguished Tax Director to serve as a senior leader within our Los Angeles practice. This is a high-visibility role at the intersection of technical authority, client leadership, and practice development — ideal for a seasoned professional ready to shape the direction of a growing tax practice and step toward partnership.
Key functions
- Serve as the senior technical authority on complex tax matters spanning federal, state, and international issues across all entity types
- Own and grow a substantial book of business — deepening relationships with key clients and expanding service offerings across the firm
- Provide strategic tax planning and advisory at the executive level, including M&A transactions, restructurings, and high-net-worth planning
- Direct and inspire a multi-tiered tax team — setting vision, standards, and culture across managers, supervisors, seniors, and associates
- Drive practice growth through business development: originating new clients, leading pitches, and cultivating referral networks across Los Angeles
- Collaborate with firm leadership and partners on strategic planning, service line expansion, and market positioning
- Oversee quality control and risk management across all client engagements within the practice
- Lead complex IRS and state tax controversies, high-stakes audits, and sensitive client matters requiring senior judgment
- Champion staff development firm-wide — recruiting top talent, building training programs, and fostering a culture of excellence and retention
- Represent the firm externally through speaking engagements, industry events, and thought leadership
Qualifications
- 12+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required; Master's in Taxation or JD/LLM strongly preferred
- Active CPA license required
- Recognized technical expertise across complex tax areas including partnerships, corporate tax, M&A, and/or high-net-worth planning
- Proven book of business with demonstrated ability to originate, retain, and grow client relationships
- Executive-level leadership presence — able to inspire teams, influence firm strategy, and engage at the C-suite level
- Track record of building and scaling high-performing tax teams
- Deep familiarity with California and multi-state tax landscapes
- Strong command of tax technology platforms and a forward-looking approach to innovation in tax delivery
- Active presence in the Los Angeles business and professional community preferred
To be considered, please apply with a resume. If you have any other questions or wish to discuss any other accounting positions, reach out to Timo Schaetze with gpac via 651.842.5576 Resume may be confidentially sent to timo.schaetze@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
