Tax Partner, M&A

Aprio

Partner role at Aprio leading client engagements, developing talent, and driving growth in tax services. Responsible for strategic direction and operational excellence within the firm.

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and strategic thinking in driving revenue growth and client expansion within the Tax M&A discipline. Proven ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams while maintaining exceptional client service standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

12+ Years Leadership ExperienceTax M&A ExpertiseRevenue Growth StrategyClient Service ExcellenceTeam Mentorship and Development

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Hard Skills

Tax M&ARevenue Growth StrategyPractice DevelopmentClient Expansion

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingCollaborative LeadershipMentoringAccountabilityDiversity and Inclusion Advocacy

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesHigh Growth EnvironmentMultilocation OperationsExecutive LeadershipClient Satisfaction

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 (Tax M&A).
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.
Experience operating in high growth, multilocation, or national firm environments (preferred).
Prior partner or executive leadership experience (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development