About the job
Title: Tax Director/Partner, Employee Benefit Plans and Compensation
Department: Tax, Compensation and Benefits Group
Supervises: Senior Managers and below
Role Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY, Uniondale, NY, Boca Raton, FL, Palm Beach Gardens, FL (Hybrid), or Remote
ABOUT ANCHIN:
Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP is a distinguished Certified Public Accounting and Consulting firm based in New York City, with additional offices in Long Island and Florida. We specialize in delivering expert financial advisory services to a diverse clientele across various industries. Our comprehensive suite of services includes tax planning, compliance, audits, and detailed analyses of acquisitions and financial restructuring. Anchin is consistently recognized as one of the top accounting firms in the country, earning accolades as a Best Place to Work in New York City and New York State, as well as being recognized nationally as a Best Accounting Firm to Work For.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Tax Director/Partner specializing in Employee Benefits and Compensation will play a pivotal leadership role in our tax department. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with tax regulations regarding deferred compensation, retirement planning, and employee benefits. The ideal candidate will possess a profound understanding of the tax implications associated with employee benefits and executive compensation. You will work closely with both internal teams and clients to provide strategic guidance that enhances compliance and contributes to the firm’s overall success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver strategic tax planning and consulting services to optimize employee benefits, including design and documentation of qualified plans, health and welfare plans, non-qualified deferred compensation, retirement planning, and executive compensation.
- Possess a solid understanding of IRAs, Roth IRAs, SEPs, and other plan options, integrating these into comprehensive tax strategies, including required minimum distributions.
- Guide clients on utilizing IRA and qualified plan assets to achieve charitable and estate planning objectives.
- Act as a trusted advisor on complex deferred compensation arrangements, ensuring Section 409A compliance and effective executive compensation structures.
- Identify and communicate planning opportunities while mitigating risks associated with employee benefits.

