Corporate Tax Director
Los Angeles, California 90071 (Hybrid Minimum 3 Days Per Week in Office or at Client Site)
Full Time
As a Corporate Tax Director, you will lead Grant Thornton's Corporate Tax Solutions practice by managing complex corporate tax compliance, business income tax planning, and ASC 740 income tax accounting engagements for large national and multinational clients. You will oversee multiple engagement teams, drive business development, mentor tax professionals, expand client relationships, and contribute to the firm's strategic growth while positioning yourself for advancement to Partner or Managing Director.
Key Responsibilities
Lead multiple corporate tax engagements from planning through completion.
Oversee corporate income tax compliance and consulting engagements.
Lead complex ASC 740 income tax provision preparation, review, and audit support.
Conduct primary and secondary review of complex corporate tax returns.
Supervise multiple client service teams.
Mentor, coach, and develop Managers, Senior Managers, and staff.
Manage engagement profitability, realization, utilization, leverage, and budgets.
Build and strengthen executive-level client relationships.
Drive business development and achieve revenue growth targets.
Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships.
Represent the firm at professional and community events.
Research complex federal, state, and international tax matters.
Coordinate with Washington National Tax Office (WNTO).
Respond to IRS and State taxing authority matters.
Maintain the highest professional and ethical standards.
Travel as required.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Preferred Education
Master's Degree in Taxation
LLM in Taxation
JD
Certifications
Active CPA License
OR
JD with Active Attorney/Law License
Experience
7+ years progressive Corporate Tax experience
Director, Senior Manager, or Manager experience in Public Accounting
Recent Public Accounting experience
Corporate Tax Compliance
ASC 740 Tax Provision (Preparation, Review & Audit Support)
Large National or Multinational Corporate Clients
Federal Corporate Tax
US GAAP
Multi-State Corporate Tax
Tax Planning & Consulting
Client Relationship Management
Business Development
Leadership of multiple engagement teams
Preferred Qualifications
OneSource Tax Provision
International Tax
State & Local Tax (SALT)
Transfer Pricing
Large Corporate Client Consulting
Revenue Growth Experience
Practice Development
Engagement Profitability Management
