Tax Director

Job overview

The Tax Director role is primarily in-office in Wilmington, DE, with some flexibility for the right candidate; compensation is listed as $150,000–$200,000 per year in the feed. The client is a wealth management firm with an in-house tax practice serving a high-value client base. The director leads tax engagements and a team of 6–15 professionals across individual, business, trust and estate tax, and advisory work. The role supports the firm’s growth and succession plans through client service, staff development, strategic initiatives, and business development.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage individual, business, trust/estate, and advisory tax engagements
• develop and maintain client relationships
• mentor, coach, and manage a team of 6–15 professionals across multiple locations
• stay current on tax legislation and industry trends
• partner with firm leadership on strategic initiatives and market position
• participate in business development and networking.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

tax director

wilmington de

white tiger connections

wealth management

tax leadership

cpa license

individual tax

business tax

trust and estate tax

team of 6–15

path to partner

$150,000–$200,000 per year

401(k) match

medical, dental and vision

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Performance bonuses paid in June and December, profit share, performance-based path to equity partnership, flexible or unlimited paid time off, 401(k) match, medical, dental and vision insurance, and a professional development budget.

Why this role

The posting describes a performance-based path to equity partnership as part of a planned ownership transition, with advancement tied to demonstrated leadership and impact rather than a fixed timeline. It requires an active CPA license, 9+ years of public accounting tax experience, and at least 2 years in a leadership role.

About the employer

White Tiger Connections is hiring for this role. Industry: Portfolio Management and Investment Advice. Sector: 52.