Tax Quality & Risk Managing Director

Tax Practice & Quality Managing Director

As the Tax Practice & Quality Managing Director, you will identify the impact of new tax developments and the opportunities that may relate to specialty areas all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You will collaborate with tax professionals and SMEs to develop and deliver tax solutions because together is how we succeed. From day one, you will be empowered by our tools and resources to evaluate legislative changes and convey their impact to clients and internal teams, helping you achieve more, confidently. Your day-to-day may include :

• Strong ability to quickly understand, critically examine, and evaluate complex tax positions and matters, including issue spotting, research skills, evaluation, weighing and levels of authority, common law judicial doctrines, supporting documentation, and written and oral tax advice.
• Strong or solid understanding of concepts relevant to federal or state tax enforcement, including audits, appeals, tax litigation, summonses, statutes of limitation, and penalties.
• Strong understanding of legal concepts relevant to tax professional services risk and liability, including contracts, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, malpractice claims and litigation, civil practice and procedure, and discovery.
• Ability to serve in the role and manage tax risk across a wide range of areas of tax law and practice, and areas applicable to all tax practice.
• Support Tax Practice strategy and growth, and close collaboration with Tax Leadership, Tax Solutions, legal and other firm functions, and the global platform.
• Leading and collaborating with SMEs to develop and deliver tax solutions.
• Acting as a consultant on internal matters and engagements as needed.
• Communicating effectively with clients and internal teams to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Providing thought leadership and staying updated on industry trends and legislative changes.
• Motivating others to perform at maximum efficiency without sacrificing quality of the services delivered.
• Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where, you will have the support you need to thrive.
• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.

You have the following technical skills and qualifications :

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more : more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It's what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better. In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities : Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ? and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture. Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About the Team

The team you're about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here's how :

Here's what you can expect next :

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Benefits :

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that's good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit : https : / / www.grantthornton.com / careers / rewards-and-benefits

Additional Details :

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For Los Angeles Applicants only : We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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