Tax Director

Tax Director – Houston – Hybrid

Base pay range: $200,000 – $250,000 per year (actual pay based on skills and experience).

Distinct | North America.

• Progression:
  Join a growing Top 100 firm with sophisticated clients, clear advancement opportunities, and a Partner track designed for high performers.
• Client mix:
  Handle complex, high-net-worth clients like a Top 10 firm – but without the insane hours.
• Culture: A firm that listens, values your input, and genuinely supports work‑life balance.
• Independence:
  Lead your team with autonomy, drive processes, and shape client engagements.

• Oversee and review all types of tax returns (individuals, partnerships, corporations, etc.).
• Provide strategic guidance on complex tax issues for high‑profile clients.
• Mentor and manage senior staff, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues to enhance firm processes and client service.

• Clear Partner track over the next 2–3 years, with growth into a leadership role and eventual equity partnership.
• Work in a stable, growing firm that emphasizes professional development and employee feedback.

Respect. Balance. Voice.

• Managing Partner champions work‑life balance. Busy season capped at 55–60 hours max.
• Staff input directly shapes firm policies.

• 7+ years public accounting experience; CPA essential.
• True generalist with heavy review experience across a range of tax returns.
• Self‑driven professionals ready to lead, mentor, and grow in a high‑performing environment.

• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Pension plan
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Child care support

Call Laura at . She’ll give you the insight you actually need: what your day‑to‑day would look like, how the firm really operates, and whether this role fits your long‑term goals.

Laura spends her career helping senior CPAs find roles that match their experience and ambitions.