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Tax Director

Tax Director

Elevate • NC, United States
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Tax Director – Elevate Raleigh Partner Firm

About Elevate

Elevate LLC is a next‑generation professional services platform built to partner with entrepreneurial, growth‑focused accounting, tax, and advisory firms. Our mission is to empower firms and their leaders by providing capital, operational support, technology, and strategic guidance to help them scale while preserving their independence and culture.

As part of our continued expansion, we are investing in a Raleigh, North Carolina–based partner firm, and we are seeking an experienced Tax Director to lead and grow the tax practice. This is a high‑impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the future of the firm’s tax strategy, client service, and team development within Elevate’s broader national platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and expand the tax practice for the Raleigh partner firm, with responsibility for growth, client service, and team leadership.
  • Deliver high-quality tax advisory and compliance services to entrepreneurial businesses, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.
  • Drive practice growth through expansion of services to existing clients and proactive business development.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing insight on complex tax issues and structuring opportunities.
  • Recruit, mentor, and inspire a high‑performing tax team, fostering a collaborative and growth‑focused culture.
  • Work closely with Elevate’s leadership team and shared services functions to leverage technology, innovation, and best practices across the platform.

Qualifications

  • Active CPA license required.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in business taxation, ideally with a Big 4, large national, or regional firm.
  • Demonstrated success leading client engagements and growing a practice.
  • Strong client relationship skills and a reputation for delivering exceptional service.
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a growth-oriented environment.
  • What We Offer

  • A leadership role with the opportunity to build and scale a premier tax practice in the Raleigh market.
  • Competitive compensation, annual bonus opportunities, and participation in an equity incentive program (stock options / profits interests) aligned with Elevate’s long‑term growth.
  • The resources, capital, and technology investments of Elevate’s national platform, combined with the culture and autonomy of a local firm.
  • Comprehensive benefits package covering health, retirement, paid time off, and wellbeing programs.
  • Career growth and leadership development supported by Elevate’s experienced leadership team and long‑term capital partners.
  • A collaborative, innovative environment where you can make a lasting impact on clients, colleagues, and the profession.
  • Location

    This role is based in Raleigh, North Carolina and offers flexibility with client-facing needs.

    Seniority level

    Director

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Finance

    Industries

    Business Consulting and Services, Professional Services, and Financial Services

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