Job Description

Job Title:

Tax Director - Family Office Clients

Location:

Singapore

Firm:

Big 4 Accounting Firm

Department:

Private Client & Family Office Tax Services

Type:

Full-Time | Director Level

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and client-focused

Tax Director

to play a leadership role and grow our

Family Office and Private Client tax practice

in Singapore. This is a leadership opportunity within a global Big 4 firm, offering the platform to work with ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), family offices, and private investment entities across Asia and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted tax advisor to family office clients, UHNWIs, and privately held businesses on cross-border and Singapore tax matters. Lead client engagements involving complex wealth structuring, succession planning, asset protection, trust and estate planning, and philanthropic structures. Advise on the establishment and ongoing management of single and multi-family offices, including governance, compliance, and regulatory considerations. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, family office advisors, trustees, legal counsel, and other intermediaries. Drive business development and contribute to the strategic growth of the family office tax service line in Southeast Asia. Manage and mentor a team of tax professionals, providing technical guidance, coaching, and performance management. Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation and developments impacting the family office sector, both in Singapore and globally. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including corporate tax, international tax, legal, and advisory services to deliver comprehensive client solutions.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of relevant tax advisory experience, preferably within a Big 4, law firm, or boutique private client practice. Proven track record advising family offices, UHNWIs, and private clients on tax planning and structuring. Strong technical knowledge of Singapore tax regulations and international tax principles relevant to wealth management and succession planning. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with senior stakeholders. Leadership experience, including managing teams and driving practice development. Professional qualification (e.g. CA, CPA, CTA, JD, LLM, or equivalent) is highly desirable. Experience working with clients across Asia-Pacific is a plus.

What We Offer

The opportunity to work with high-profile family office clients across Asia and globally. A leadership role within a world-class tax practice with access to deep technical expertise and resources. A dynamic and collaborative working environment. Competitive remuneration and benefits, with clear pathways for career progression.
Please contact me on ddugas@hanamiinternational.com for more information