Tax Director

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. Manage income tax preparation engagements and work in the business tax group .

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeSchaumburg • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $320,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage income tax preparation engagements and work in the business tax group
Able to provide advice on numerous issues that relate to doing business in the US, such as discussions around retirement plans, payroll setup, sales tax, accounting requirements and obligations
Be familiar with domestic tax issues such as state nexus, deferred revenue, UNICAP, 163(j) limitations, and R&D capitalization
Willing to work closely with a lead partner and a select group of professional staff
Duties will include high level review of various tax submissions, as well as tax consulting

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA is required for this role
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Master’s degree in Taxation highly preferred
Recent work experience in a public accounting firm (last 5 years)
10+ years experience in federal tax compliance and consulting with a focus on pass thru entities and individuals
Must have technology and/or e-commerce, distribution, manufacturing experience
Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
Computer expertise including knowledge of CCH Axcess and GoSystems tax software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

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Hard Skills & Tools

income tax preparationfederal tax compliancetax consultingpass thru entitiesstate nexusdeferred revenueUNICAP163(j) limitationsR&D capitalizationaccounting requirements

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadership skillsclient relationship managementanalytical skillsproblem solving skillsattention to detail

Certifications

CPA