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title: 'Director, Tax at Current'
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# Director, Tax at Current

- **Company:** [Current](https://feeny.ai/companies/current)
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Compensation:** $160k–$220k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/current-advisors/72a73a76-216d-4169-8e73-eb0f5ee2e9cc

## Job description

## About the Company

At Current, everything starts with people. We believe that when you invest in talent through opportunity, development, and support, you unlock growth for individuals, firms, and clients alike. That’s why we’ve built a platform designed to give our people access to more: more learning, more collaboration, and more ways to grow their careers than any single firm could offer on its own.

Founded in 2023, Current has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing accounting platforms in the country, partnering with more than 40 leading accounting firms across the United States. Today, our community includes over 2,000 professionals, 30+ offices nationwide, and a growing global workforce that supports clients around the world. Backed by Thrive Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Springdale Industries, Current is investing heavily in technology, artificial intelligence, and workforce innovation to help modernize the profession. Our leadership team has a proven track record of building and scaling successful businesses, with prior ventures generating more than $3 billion in combined enterprise value.

We’re building something bigger than a traditional accounting firm: a platform where talented people can grow faster, learn more, and do more meaningful work. Whether you join Current, one of our partner firms, or our global team, you’ll be part of a community shaping the future of the profession.

Reid Accountants + Advisors, is hiring! Reid Accountants + Advisors is an independent, full-service accounting and advisory firm specializing in accounting and consulting services for businesses and individuals. We currently have offices in Long Island, NYC, White Plains and South Carolina. Join a rapidly growing organization with a strategic vision and dynamic plan.

We are seeking an experienced Director, Tax to join our team. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of tax compliance, planning, and accounting within the organization. They play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with tax laws and regulations, and implementing strategies to minimize tax liabilities while maximizing financial efficiency.

## Key Responsibilities

- Lead complex tax engagements, including planning, compliance, review, research, and strategic advisory services.
- Review complex Individual, Fiduciary, Corporate, Partnership, and Multistate tax returns and provide technical guidance on complex tax matters.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and primary relationship leader for key clients, identifying tax strategies, risks, and planning opportunities.
- Stay current on tax laws and regulatory developments and translate changes into actionable recommendations for clients.
- Lead engagement planning, staffing, workflow, and quality while keeping Partners informed of significant client and technical matters.
- Mentor and develop Managers, Seniors, and staff while fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Identify opportunities to expand client relationships, introduce additional firm services, and support practice growth.
- Collaborate with Partners and firm leadership on client initiatives, operational improvements, and strategic priorities.

## Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting and active CPA license required.
- 10+ years of public accounting experience within a CPA firm, including progressive leadership responsibility.
- Strong technical expertise across Individual, Fiduciary, Corporate, Partnership, and Multistate taxation.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex tax engagements, managing client relationships, and developing accounting professionals.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards for quality and client service.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience serving real estate clients.
- Proficiency with Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS, Checkpoint, Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, and Intuit products.

Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:30PM Work Location: Hybrid Ability to commute/relocate: New York; Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

## Compensation & Benefits

The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits.

Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

We provide a robust benefits package, including:

- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
- Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance
- Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
- Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

## Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

## About Current

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A platform that equips independent accounting and advisory firms with enterprise-level resources, technology, and scale to compete and grow.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by Thrive Holdings)
- **Headquarters**: Not publicly available
- **Founded**: 2023 (as Current; predecessor Crete Professionals Alliance existed earlier)
- **Founders**: Jake Sloane and Frank Zhang

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Accounting, tax, and business advisory services
- **Target customers**: Independent accounting and advisory firms (B2B); indirectly serves business owners, operators, and investors through partner firms
- **Mission**: “To accelerate potential” — giving talented people the right environment, tools, and opportunities to create more impact

## Products & Services
- **Current Platform**: A national partnership offering centralized corporate resources (HR, finance, legal, IT), AI-enabled tools and automation, global talent support (teams in India and the Philippines), dedicated growth operations, recruiting assistance, and M&A integration support. Member firms retain their local brand and leadership.
- **Advisory Services (via partner firms)**: Forward-looking financial and business advisory — growth strategy, financial optimization, R&D tax credits, and other strategic guidance for private equity-backed companies, family businesses, and high-growth entrepreneurs.
- **Global Delivery**: Established teams in India and the Philippines providing scalable talent and 24/7 support to member firms.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: $500M in revenue (as stated on company website)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Backed by Thrive Holdings; network of 45+ partner firms across 25 U.S. states and 4 countries
- **Growth Signals**: Named Accounting Today’s fastest-growing accounting firm; 2,000+ employees; rapid expansion through tuck-in acquisitions and partnerships (e.g., BFJ, Maxwell Advisors, Think Advisors); presence in India and the Philippines

## Competitive Advantages
- **Platform model**: Combines local autonomy of independent firms with the scale, technology, and resources of a national enterprise — a rare hybrid in the accounting industry.
- **AI and automation**: Centralized investment in AI-enabled tools and automation that individual firms could not afford on their own.
- **Talent and delivery**: Global support teams and cross-firm career opportunities create a deeper talent pool than any single firm.
- **M&A infrastructure**: Dedicated growth operations and integration support allow member firms to pursue acquisitions more effectively.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding the network of partner firms through both organic growth and strategic tuck-in acquisitions.
- Invest further in AI, automation, and global delivery to increase efficiency and client value.
- Build the next generation of accounting talent through university partnerships (e.g., University of Houston) and leadership development programs.
- Strengthen the platform’s advisory capabilities to move firms from “reporting the past” to “shaping what’s next.”

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values of reliability, resourcefulness, and respect; emphasis on ownership, accountability, and transparency.
- **Work environment**: Hybrid and flexible work options; 2,000+ employees across 4 countries.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, retirement and financial wellness plans, learning & development budgets, clear career pathing, and leadership development programs.
- **Career growth**: Cross-firm opportunities — access to roles across the entire network, not just one office; mentorship and community; exposure to AI, global delivery, and modern tools.
- **Recognition**: Fastest-growing firm in the profession, offering a dynamic, high-impact environment for ambitious professionals.

## Sources
1. [current.co - About Us](https://www.current.co/about-us)
2. [current.co - Careers](https://www.current.co/careers)
3. [current.co - Our Team](https://www.current.co/our-team)
4. [current.co - Advisory Services](https://www.current.co/services/advisory)
5. [current.co - BFJ Joins Current](https://www.current.co/news/bfj-joins-current-reuniting-with-former-partner)

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