Overview

Tax Director - Unclaimed Property (Hybrid) at Andersen. This role focuses on state unclaimed property matters, compliance outsourcing, audit defense, voluntary disclosures, risk assessments, and policy and procedure enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee services related to state unclaimed property, including research, annual compliance outsourcing, audit defense, voluntary disclosures, and risk assessments.
• Lead policy and procedure enhancements and provide leadership and mentorship to Associates and Managers on tax projects.
• Work directly with clients, lead the tax engagement team, manage client expectations, and ensure deadlines and satisfaction are met.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members; participate in engagement reviews and performance assessments.
• Contribute to the firm’s growth through leadership, training, and development of the tax team.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or Economics; Masters in Taxation or LL.M. is a plus.
• CPA, JD, or similar Unclaimed Property advanced certification or degree required.
• Minimum of eight years experience in public accounting or corporate/public blend.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel for computations and models, including statistical sampling related to unclaimed property.
• Proven ability to document unclaimed property issues in written form (e.g., technical memoranda, reports).
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with the initiative to seek opportunities and ability to work in a fast-paced environment; strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Compensation and Benefits

Our firm offers competitive base compensation, a benefits package, and a discretionary employee bonus program based on individual and firm performance. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Paid time off and holidays are provided; see our careers FAQs for full details. The compensation range for Orange County is $189,000–$286,100; actual offers vary by qualifications.

Location and Employment Type

Employment type: Full-time. Seniority level: Not Applicable. Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance. Location varies within Orange County, CA area.

Application and Company Link

For more information on careers at Andersen, please visit our website at: https://www.andersen.com/careers/.

Additional Notes

Andersen Tax is an equal opportunity employer; we evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are provided where required. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.