SyndicatedFractional ExecutiveMontgomery County, Maryland, United States
Full-time Tax Manager or Director - Private Client Services, PKF O'Connor Davies
FULL-TIME EXEC JOB · FINANCIAL_SERVICES SECTOR · MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES

Full-time Tax Manager or Director - Private Client Services at PKF O'Connor Davies, based in Montgomery County. Full posting below, with the day rate stated or estimated with its basis.
Full-time Tax Manager or Director - Private Client Services — the posting in full
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What the posting asks · quoted from the listing
- Years
7-10+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, with a focus
- Certification
Active CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) credentials required.
- Must-have
Must be able to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
- Must-have
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Accounting from an accredited
About PKF O’Connor Davies
- PKF O’Connor Davies is a top-ranked accounting, tax, and advisory firm with
offices across the U.S. and internationally through our PKF global network. For
over a century, we have built our reputation on deep industry expertise, a
personalized approach, and a commitment to delivering real value to our clients.
Our mission is to provide exceptional service while fostering long-term
relationships built on trust and integrity. We serve a diverse client base
across industries and sectors, helping organizations and individuals navigate
complex challenges with confidence.
At PKF O’Connor Davies, culture is at the heart of who we are. We believe our
team members are our greatest asset, and we invest in their growth and success
through mentorship, professional development, and continuous learning
opportunities. Our goal is to foster a collaborative environment where diverse
perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and team members can make an
impact. We are also committed to supporting work–life balance, offering
flexibility and resources to help our team members grow their careers while
maintaining fulfilling personal lives.
If you are looking for a career where you can grow, contribute, and be part of a
firm that values both excellence and community, PKF O’Connor Davies is the place
for you!
We are seeking a Tax Manager or Director to join our growing Private Client
Services practice. This role will focus on providing tax compliance, planning,
and consulting services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and closely
held businesses.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic advisor with strong technical expertise,
leadership capabilities, and a client-first mindset.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage tax compliance and consulting engagements for high-net-worth
- individuals, family offices, and closely held entities.
- Review complex tax returns, including individual (1040), partnerships,
- S-corporations, trusts, estates, and gift tax returns.
- Provide advanced tax planning strategies related to income, estate, gift, and
- wealth transfer taxes.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining
- strong long-term relationships.
- Identify tax-saving opportunities and provide proactive advisory services.
- Manage, mentor, and develop tax supervisors and staff; review work and
- provide technical guidance.
- Collaborate with partners on practice development and client growth
- initiatives.
- Participate in business development efforts, including networking, proposal
- development, and client presentations.
- Stay current on tax law changes and ensure compliance with all applicable
- regulations.
Qualifications
- Must be able to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Accounting from an accredited
- college/university required.
- Active CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) credentials required.
- MST, J.D., or LL.M. in Taxation a plus.
- 7-10+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, with a focus
- on high-net-worth individuals, family offices, or private client services.
- Deep technical expertise in individual, partnership, trust, and estate
- taxation.
- Proficient with MS Office Suite and tax research platforms (e.g., CCH Tax,
- Engagement or similar).
- Proven experience managing client relationships and leading engagements
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with complex, multi-entity structures and high-volume K-1
- environments preferred.
- Compensation & Benefits:
The compensation for this position ranges from $100,000 - $150,000. Actual
compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well
as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications.
At PKFOD, we value our team members and are committed to their success and
well-being. As part of our comprehensive benefits and compensation package, we
offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Basic Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401(k) plan and Profit-Sharing program
- Flexible Spending & Health Saving accounts
- Employee Assistance, Wellness, and Work-life programs
- Commuter & Parking benefits programs
- Inclusive Parental Leave Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Firm Holidays
- Community & Volunteering programs
- Recognition & Rewards programs
- Training & Certification programs
- Discretionary Performance Bonus
- *Eligibility for benefits is determined based on position, hours worked, and
other criteria. Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a
full-time basis.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.
PKFOD is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal
employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment,
promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship
regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy,
citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any
other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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