Tax Operations Director

Job Summary

Leading the Tax Department's daily operations, the full-time salaried Tax Operations Director will ensure efficient service delivery, oversee tax compliance workflows, and drive process improvements while collaborating with team members and firm leadership in either Phoenix, AZ, or Albuquerque, NM.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Tax Department to achieve departmental goals and ensure timely completion of tax engagements
• Drive operational efficiency through process improvements, standardization, and the adoption of technology solutions
• Manage workload capacity and resource allocation while supporting tax season planning and team development

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Operations Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in public accounting or tax operations, including leadership roles
• Preferred experience with tax practice management systems such as CCH Axcess or similar platforms
• Experience managing operational workflows and capacity planning in a professional services environment
• CPA, EA, or JD preferred, but significant tax operations leadership experience may substitute