Tax Director – US Practice

Overview

In this role you will lead and grow a US tax practice within a Big Four firm, guiding complex client portfolios and delivering tailored US and UK tax advice. You will combine technical leadership, client management, and people leadership to provide high-quality service and drive business development. You will build trusted relationships with intermediaries and third parties, overseeing onboarding and complex advisory engagements. This position offers the opportunity to shape the US tax offering, manage risk, and mentor teams while collaborating cross-functionally to meet client needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the US tax practice and relationships with professional intermediaries
• Lead tax advisory projects and the tax compliance process, ensuring quality and risk management
• Manage a complex client portfolio with tailored US/UK tax guidance
• Oversee client engagement, onboarding, relationship-building and deadline adherence
• Coach and develop team members, delegate work, and provide feedback
• Collaborate with estate & gift tax, inheritance tax, and corporate tax specialists
• Lead scoping, quotations and final billing decisions, supporting timely payments and financial management

Key requirements

• Experience managing complex client portfolios and delivering high-quality tax advice
• Strong knowledge of US tax compliance, including reviewing and signing US tax returns
• Working knowledge of CFCs, PFICs, estate and gift tax, inheritance tax and cross-border interactions
• Experience leading, coaching and developing colleagues while managing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex matters clearly
• Commercial judgement and relationship-building skills with the ability to tailor client solutions

• People leadership
• Client management
• Communication
• US tax compliance
• Cross-border tax handling
• CFCs and PFICs

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