Tax Director
The Swanson Group • Westbrook, Maine • Full Time
Posted on Mon, Jun 8, 2026
Join a Team That Thinks Taxes Are Fun (Seriously.)
At TSG Your Trusted Accountant, we're not your average accounting firm. We're a collaborative crew of CPAs and tax planners who genuinely enjoy solving tax puzzles. To us, every tax return is a challenge worth mastering and we find joy in untangling last year's messes, strengthening small businesses, and uncovering tax savings along the way.
As Westbrook's largest full-service tax, accounting, and consulting firm, we're proud to be a Next Generation Accounting Firm. That means we focus on relationships over transactions, strategic guidance over cookie-cutter forms. We offer forward-thinking counsel to help small businesses grow, while also delivering excellent traditional tax prep services.
Led by a self-made, female entrepreneur, our team blends decades of expertise with fresh perspectives. We're casual, collaborative, and serious about delivering top-tier service without sacrificing fun or flexibility.
About the Role: Tax Director
We're searching for an ambitious and growth-minded Tax Director to step into a high-impact leadership role. If you're someone who thrives on solving complex problems, enjoys client interaction, and wants to help shape the future of a firm this is your chance.
You'll join a culture that respects your time and encourages your development, with unmatched flexibility, meaningful work, and a team you'll actually enjoy working with.
What You'll Bring
You'll be a strong fit for this role if you:
- Have at least 10 years of experience preparing and reviewing tax returns across a wide range of entities - individual, corporate, partnership, estate/trust, and nonprofit.
- Have experience supervising and mentoring staff.
- Stay current on evolving tax laws and enjoy educating others.
- Excel in a collaborative, team-driven environment.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Are excited to live and work in beautiful coastal Maine, just minutes from the vibrant foodie scene of Portland. (Our newly renovated, dog-friendly office sits on Main Street in Westbrook, across from the Presumpscot River!)
Compensation & Perks
We believe your compensation should grow with your impact:
- No need to bring in new business we have plenty of work and will match it to your interest and capacity.
- Start with ~$400K in client work with room to grow.
- Base pay starting at $150,000
Plus, Outstanding Benefits:
- Unlimited PTO and make-your-own-schedule flexibility
- 401(k) with 3% match
- Health and dental insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Group life insurance
- Ongoing training and professional development
If you love the idea of turning tax puzzles into solutions and want a role that respects both your talent and your time we'd love to meet you.
- Apply now and come grow with us.
Our goal is to ESOP by December 31, 2030.