Managing Director, Employment Tax

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3.200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the global. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio's Specialty Tax team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Managing Director, Employment Tax to join their dynamic team.

The Managing Director, Employment Tax is a senior leadership role reporting to the Partner in charge of the ET practice. This person will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of employment tax practice strategy, compliance, and advisory services within the organization. This individual leads a team of tax professionals who work with clients to deliver services in the payroll tax space. The Managing Director, along with the practice partner, acts as the primary points of contact for complex tax matters, working with and representing clients in dealings with regulatory authorities and providing expert guidance to client leadership. This a critical role in safeguarding the organization’s compliance posture, optimizing tax efficiency, and supporting overall business objectives through expert tax leadership.

Position Responsibilities::
• Develop and implement comprehensive employment tax practice strategies that align with organizational goals and requirements.

• Oversee all aspects of employment tax compliance, including payroll tax filings, reporting on behalf of clients.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of employment tax professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Advise senior management and stakeholders on employment tax implications related to business operations, mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings.

• Monitor changes in employment tax legislation and facilitate timely communication and adaptation for client education.

• Participate and help drive market growth both through external new client additions and internal expansion of services.

• Drive process improvements and leverage technology to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the employment tax practice.

Qualifications::
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, JD, or equivalent) preferred.

• Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in employment tax, payroll tax, or related fields, with demonstrated leadership in a senior management or director-level role.

• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local employment tax laws and regulations.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-specialists.

• Proven track record in managing teams, projects, and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Why work for Aprio:

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment

- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

- 401k with Profit Sharing

- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure

- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers

- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion

- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance

- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales

- Top rated wellness program

- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What’s in it for you:

- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.

- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.

- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.

- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.

- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.

- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.