Tax Director

u003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eTax Director - Private Client Services (PCS)u003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eLocation:u003c/strongu003e Elgin, IL u003cstrongu003eHybridu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eOur client is seeking an experienced u003cstrongu003eTax Directoru003c/strongu003e to join its u003cstrongu003ePrivate Client Services (PCS)u003c/strongu003e practice. This role is ideal for a senior tax professional who thrives in a growing environment, enjoys leading complex engagements, and is passionate about delivering high-touch service to high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses.u003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eWhat You’ll Dou003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eReview and oversee tax projections, workpapers, and tax returns, with a primary focus on u003cstrongu003eFederal and State individual and fiduciary returnsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eManage the full tax return process, including identification and resolution of complex tax issuesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eApply strong knowledge of u003cstrongu003ecorporation and partnership accounting and tax conceptsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eLead, mentor, and develop staff accountants; manage deadlines and prioritize workloadsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eManage multiple tax engagements simultaneously, both independently and in a team environmentu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eIdentify opportunities for new and expanded client servicesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eLead engagements including u003cstrongu003ebudgeting, billing, and overall engagement economicsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eServe as a proactive, trusted advisor to clientsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eBasic Qualificationsu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eBachelor’s degree in Accounting or related fieldu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCPA or JD requiredu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003e10+ years of recent tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience (public accounting or mixed public/private)u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003e10+ years of progressive experience serving u003cstrongu003eindividuals, S-corporations, and partnershipsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003e6+ years of experience handling u003cstrongu003ecomplex technical tax mattersu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003ePreferred Qualificationsu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMaster’s degree in Tax or related fieldu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience developing client relationships and u003cstrongu003egrowing a book of businessu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eAbout the Private Client Services Practiceu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eOur client’s Private Client Services team works with u003cstrongu003efamily-owned businesses, closely held enterprises, and high-net-worth individualsu003c/strongu003e, providing sophisticated tax compliance and advisory services. The practice is one of the firm’s fastest-growing groups and offers meaningful opportunities for leadership, career progression, and long-term impact.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eProfessionals in this group are encouraged to think like entrepreneurs—developing a deep understanding of clients’ businesses, personal objectives, and long-term goals—while working in a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance environment.u003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eCompensationu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eFor Illinois candidates, the expected salary range is u003cstrongu003e$180,000 - $250,000u003c/strongu003e, depending on experience and other factors permitted by law. Compensation may vary by geography.u003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eAdditional Informationu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eOur client is a merit-based employer and does not discriminate based on any protected status under federal, state, or local law.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePreferred Location:u003c/strongu003e Elgin, ILu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eWork Model:u003c/strongu003e Hybridu003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003e ', 'location ': 'Elgin, IL ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'notspecified ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'IL152-2752128

Created: 2026-03-07