Tax Partner – Partnerships

Aprio

Partner in Aprio's Tax department leading client engagements, driving revenue growth, and mentoring talent. Responsible for strategic direction and delivering excellence in client service.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical expertise in Partnership Tax while providing strategic guidance and exceptional client service. Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a professional services environment, driving revenue growth and fostering a collaborative culture.

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Partnership Tax ExpertiseLeadership in Professional ServicesClient Expansion StrategiesTeam Development and MentorshipStrategic Partnership Building

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Hard Skills

Revenue Growth StrategiesPractice DevelopmentClient Service ExcellencePerformance OversightSuccession Planning

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingCollaborative LeadershipMentoring and CoachingAccountabilityDiversity and Inclusion Advocacy

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesHigh Growth EnvironmentsMultilocation OperationsClient SatisfactionMarket Presence Expansion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering high value strategic, technical, and operational guidance.
Provide executive oversight on complex engagements to ensure quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging business needs that impact client operations.
Drive exceptional client experiences aligned with Aprio’s service standards.
Develop and execute growth plans that expand Aprio’s market presence in designated practice areas or industry niches.
Build and maintain strong referral networks, strategic partnerships, and market relationships.
Identify new opportunities for service expansion, innovative offerings, and cross firm synergies.
Recruit, mentor, and develop top talent within the practice area.
Lead engagement teams by modeling accountability, collaboration, and advocacy for employee growth.
Provide performance oversight, career coaching, and succession planning support.
Foster a diverse, inclusive, high trust environment that enables teams to excel.

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience and demonstrated track record of leadership within a professional services firm.
Strong technical expertise in the relevant discipline (Partnership Tax).
Proven success driving revenue growth, client expansion, and practice development.
Reputation for exceptional client service, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership.
Demonstrated ability to mentor, inspire, and build high performing teams.
High ethical standards.
Preferred: Deep Professional Services industry experience
Preferred: Experience operating in high growth, multilocation, or national firm environments
Preferred: Prior partner or executive leadership experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Encouraging diversity in the workplace
Collaborative and entrepreneurial firm
Opportunities to grow and innovate