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Tax Director - Public Accounting in Houston

Date Posted: 21 October 2026

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Tax Director - Public Accounting | Houston, TX

A respected regional CPA firm is adding a Tax Director in Houston. This is a leadership seat for an experienced tax professional who enjoys advising clients, developing people, and helping shape the growth of a practice, with a culture that values life outside the office.

What You'll Do

  • Own a portfolio of client relationships and serve as their go-to tax advisor
  • Oversee engagements from planning through delivery, keeping work on schedule and on budget
  • Provide final review on returns, research, and provision-related work
  • Develop planning strategies that reduce clients' tax exposure
  • Coach and grow managers, seniors, and staff
  • Help expand the practice through new client and service opportunities

What You'll Bring

  • CPA license
  • Extensive public accounting tax experience, including leadership of engagements and teams
  • Strong technical research and review skills
  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills
  • Master's in Taxation a plus

Why This Role

  • Competitive compensation and full benefits
  • Genuine work/life balance
  • Room to influence the direction of the office

If you are interested in connecting further about this opportunity or other public accounting opportunities, please apply here or email me directly at austin.eppard@gogpac.com or call/text (605) 872-5131.

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.

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