Director of Tax

519 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

This position is based in the Kansas City, MO area, and offers remote and hybrid work arrangements. Applicants should either currently reside in the Kansas City Metro area or plan to relocate to Kansas City.

e2E helps startups, small businesses, and nonprofits successfully grow to the next level by providing the strategic finance, human resources, payroll services, and/or tax expertise they need to succeed, freeing them to focus on the growth and profitability of their businesses.

To learn more about e2E, visit our website at www.e2ekc.com.

The Director of Tax serves as e2E's primary tax expert and a trusted advisor to client organizations, providing strategic and technical guidance across all areas of tax compliance, planning, and reporting. This is a hands-on role: the Director of Tax personally prepares some returns, reviews all returns, and remains directly involved in the technical work while owning the full tax function for assigned clients. Responsibilities include managing complex multi-entity, multi-state return preparation, engaging and overseeing an outsourced tax preparation resource to add capacity, and developing the internal processes and staff capabilities that ensure timely, accurate compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. The Director of Tax partners closely with clients and internal teams to deliver proactive, high-quality tax solutions aligned with each client's business goals.

• →Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline required.
• →CPA certification required.
• →8+ years of tax preparation experience in a private or public accounting firm.
• →Willingness and ability to serve as a current, hands-on preparer. This role requires direct preparation and review of tax returns rather than solely overseeing or delegating that work to others.
• →Demonstrated experience advising on the tax implications of mergers and acquisitions, business transition transactions (e.g., ownership changes, succession planning, entity conversions), and review of operating agreements and other governing documents to identify tax-related provisions, risks, and planning opportunities.
• →Demonstrated experience with a variety of tax compliance software and bookkeeping platforms.
• →Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, document-sharing platforms, virtual collaboration tools, and emerging technologies (AI).

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and retirement plans.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Opportunity to work with diverse and exciting clients.
• Company culture that values creativity, initiative, and growth.

Additional Information: All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background screen.