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Gaines & Associates, PC. lists this Tax Director opportunity in township of edison, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Gaines & Associates (GAPC)
GAPC (Gaines & Associates, PC) is a fast-growing CPA–Business Advisory and Consulting firm serving clients nationwide. We offer a collaborative, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment where talented professionals can grow their expertise, make an impact, and build long-term client relationships.
Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.
Why This Role Matters
Gaines & Associates, PC (GAPC) is entering a new phase of growth. What began as a boutique CPA firm has become a multidisciplinary financial and advisory platform serving fast-growing entrepreneurial businesses across the U.S. — combining CPA services, CFO advisory, M&A support, business strategy, legal integration, and operational consulting .
We are now building a next-generation tax practice that integrates tax strategy with our broader CFO, business advisory, IT and transactional services. This isn’t a maintenance role, it’s a build, lead, and elevate role.
We are looking for a Tax Director who is excited to shape the tax function of a firm that is doubling in capabilities, expanding into new verticals, and preparing for future-scale growth.
If you’re a senior manager or principal-level tax professional who wants to escape the assembly-line feel of larger firms and step into a high-impact leadership role , this is the opportunity.
The GAPC Advantage
As Tax Director, you will:
Build a modern tax practice - You will design structure, standards, processes, and client experience from a clean foundation as we scale strategically.
Be part of an integrated advisory platform - You will work hand-in-hand with our CFO advisory, M&A, valuation, legal affiliates, and strategic planning teams.
Become a key partner to fast-growing, entrepreneurial clients - Our clients look to us as full-spectrum advisors, not just annual preparers.
Grow into a larger leadership role as the firm expands - This position is structured to scale in responsibility and influence as GAPC continues to grow, with increasing leadership authority, strategic involvement, and firmwide impact over time.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Direction
Lead and evolve the firm’s tax strategy, processes, and service delivery model
Oversee all tax planning, compliance, and advisory engagements
Establish standards for quality, workflow, review, and risk management
Mentor and develop staff;
grow a high-performing tax team
Collaborate with leadership on service-line integration and firm growth strategy
Client Advisory & Relationship Management
Serve as primary tax advisor for high-growth entrepreneurial clients
Provide tax planning, structuring, and optimization aligned with business goals
Lead tax strategy for clients experiencing scaling, acquisitions, restructurings, and exits
Work closely with GAPC’s CFO and M&A teams on transactions, modeling, and diligence
Support specialized advisory areas (trusts & estates, entity structuring, multi-state issues)
Technical & Compliance Oversight
Manage and review federal, state, and local tax returns (individual, corporate, partnership)
Oversee tax research and technical memorandums
Monitor changes in tax law, proactively advising clients & firm leadership
Strengthen workflow, quality controls, and tax documentation practices
Oversee the adoption of technology and workflow tools to increase efficiency
Qualifications
10+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or tax advisory
Deep knowledge of federal, state, and pass-through taxation
Strong proficiency with high-net-worth and entrepreneurial clients
Experience with tax planning for growing businesses (entity choice, restructuring, M&A)
Strong technical review skills and ability to manage complex engagements
Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship management
CPA required
Experience building or improving a tax function is a plus
Who Will Thrive in This Role
Someone who wants to lead, not just execute
Someone who feels under-leveraged or siloed in a larger firm
Someone who enjoys entrepreneurial clients and fast-moving decision cycles
Someone who wants to be part of building something ambitious — not just maintaining status quo
Someone who sees tax strategy as part of the broader business strategy
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary with performance-based bonus.
401(k) plan and comprehensive benefits package.
Vacation/PTO.
Continuing professional education and development support. xzgxqkn
Full-time (40+ hours/week).
How to Apply
Please apply directly on LinkedIn with your resume and a brief cover letter (2-3 bullet points on relevant experience or wins) or send to For more information about GAPC, please visit our website at
Worksite address
township of edison, NJ, 08818, US
Who can apply
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