Tax Director

Director of Tax (Financial Services) Location: Hartford, CT (Hybrid) Compensation: $145,000–$165,000 Base Salary+ Bonus Recruiter Contact: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf Reference: SF0013536615

We are partnering with a well-established, growing financial services organization in the Hartford area that is seeking a Director of Tax to join its corporate finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong tax professional who enjoys working beyond traditional compliance and wants to play an active role in business decisions, investment structuring, and strategic initiatives. The position offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work closely with investment accounting, asset management, legal, and other business partners. Tax is viewed as an integral part of the decision-making process, with the team involved early in evaluating new transactions, investment vehicles, and business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a key tax business partner to the organization's investment and asset management functions.
• Provide tax guidance related to investments, partnership structures, new entities, and strategic transactions.
• Research and analyze complex technical tax matters, assess potential risks, and develop practical recommendations.
• Prepare technical tax memoranda and other written documentation outlining research, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with investment accounting, legal, finance, and senior management to evaluate tax implications of business decisions.
• Support the development and structuring of new investment vehicles and business initiatives.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation, regulations, and guidance to assess potential organizational impacts.
• Assist with tax compliance, reporting, and coordination with external tax advisors as needed.
• Identify opportunities to enhance tax processes, manage risk, and support ongoing business growth.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Strategic, High-Impact Role: Tax is actively involved in business planning and decision-making, providing the opportunity to influence transactions and new initiatives.
• Interesting & Diverse Work: Exposure to complex investment structures, technical tax matters, and a variety of transactions beyond routine compliance.
• Growing Organization: Join a successful financial services company experiencing continued growth and expansion.
• Collaborative Culture: Supportive, team-oriented environment that values communication and professional development.
• Career Growth: Excellent opportunity for a public accounting Tax Manager or experienced industry professional seeking increased responsibility and long-term advancement.
• Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) company match, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and additional employee benefits.

If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above and reference SF0013536615. All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive tax experience within public accounting, financial services industry, or a combination of these environments.
• Strong exposure to investments, asset management, partnership taxation, or related investment structures.

Additional Experience Considered Favorably:

• Background within financial services, investment management, or insurance.
• Public accounting experience at the Tax Manager or Senior Manager level.
• Exposure to international tax matters and cross-border transactions.
• CPA, JD, or master's degree in taxation.