Tax Director, Sr

Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. (FCI) is a premier family office headquartered in St. Paul, MN, serving nearly 500 family members across ~275 households. With a team of 100 professionals, we deliver deeply integrated services including tax planning and compliance, financial management, estate and legacy planning, trust administration, investment services, philanthropy, and education. We are committed to excellence, discretion, and a client‑first culture built around long‑term stewardship.

We’re seeking an experienced Sr. Director of Tax Advisory & Compliance to lead our Tax Group and elevate the tax strategy for our sophisticated high‑net‑worth client base. This is a high‑impact leadership role where you’ll guide a talented team, serve as a trusted advisor, and shape the future of FCI’s integrated tax and planning services.

• Provide strategic direction for the Tax Group across St. Paul and Tacoma.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client matters and complex tax issues.
• Partner with leaders across departments to deliver integrated client planning.
• Act as a career advisor and mentor to Tax Group team members.

• Review complex individual, trust, estate, fiduciary, corporate, partnership, gift, and foundation tax returns.
• Provide analytical, research‑based guidance to preparers and reviewers.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local tax law developments.
• Recommend tax software, tools, and workflow improvements.

• Oversee tax planning, compliance workflow, and file review processes.
• Train and support the Tax Group to ensure consistent quality and efficiency.
• Communicate with clients, staff, outside advisors, and tax authorities.
• Represent client interests during audits and tax authority communications.
• Develop budgets, resource plans, and manage vendor/consultant relationships.

• A respected tax expert with deep experience serving high‑net‑worth clients.
• A confident communicator who provides clarity and builds trust.
• A collaborative leader who supports, develops, and inspires their team.
• A problem solver with sound judgment and strong analytical capability.
• Someone who values confidentiality, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field (required).
• Advanced degree preferred (MBA, MBT, JD, LLM).
• 8+ years of public accounting, legal, or equivalent tax experience.
• 5+ years of management/leadership experience.
• CPA, Enrolled Agent, or Licensed Attorney (required).
• Proficiency with tax compliance software and tax research tools.

• A mission‑driven environment focused on service, stewardship, and family legacy.
• The opportunity to lead a highly skilled, collaborative Tax Group.
• Meaningful work supporting complex, multi‑generational client needs.
• Professional growth, autonomy, and impact at the leadership level.

If you're a seasoned tax leader who thrives in a high‑touch, relationship‑focused environment, we’d love to meet you.