Job Overview

Innovative accounting firm Dugan Lopatka CPAs is seeking an experienced Tax Director. In this client-facing leadership role, the Tax Director will manage client relationships, oversee business development, mentor staff, and leverage foundational tax knowledge to help businesses minimize their tax burden and effectively communicate strategies.

The ideal candidate is both an experienced CPA and a passionate leader, as well as a “people-person” who can connect with clients and staff. As a leadership position, the Tax Director may have future ownership opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Engage with a wide variety of clients to grow relationships and develop effective tax strategies.
• Counsel, coach and mentor staff while also fostering work-life balance and a healthy, inclusive company culture.
• Develop the Dugan Lopatka business. Actively participate in the growth of our firm, collaborating with leadership to develop and execute business growth strategies; identifying opportunities for improved efficiency; targeting and building relationships with prospects; bringing forward innovative ideas to expand and enrich our offerings; and ensuring that D L remains at the cutting edge of the industry.
• Work with a diverse team of CPAs to advise clients on tax planning, consulting, and compliance. Formulate and deliver innovative tax-planning and savings strategies, while helping clients navigate complex business situations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required)
• Master’s degree (preferred)
• CPA
• 10 years of public accounting experience, with significant work experience in tax planning and compliance
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal communication skills; the ability to motivate staff and manage client relationships
• Excellent organization, analytic, research, and critical-thinking skills
• Passionate about fostering a healthy, inclusive culture where a diverse team of professionals can thrive
• Driven to identify new opportunities, pursue leads, cultivate client relationships, plan for the future, and grow the D L business

About Our Firm

Founded in 1974, Dugan Lopatka CPAs is a full-service accounting firm located in the western Chicago suburb of Warrenville. We specialize in middle-market private companies and larger nonprofit organizations, serving clients across a variety of industries.

As a full-service CPA firm, we provide a wide range of accounting solutions, from tax compliance and planning to auditing, M&A, outsourced accounting, specialized services, and more. Our team is a diverse group of CPAs, bringing together decades of experience and specialized expertise in key industries. Together, we help clients navigate complex challenges, make data-driven decisions with confidence, and accomplish their business goals.

At D L, we believe that the success of any organization ultimately comes down to people and relationships. For our clients, we not only deliver exceptional accounting services; we build relationships founded on integrity, trust, and understanding. Within our own firm, we foster an inclusive, healthy working environment where a diverse team can thrive.

That’s D L. That’s Accounting for What Matters.

Why Join D L?

• Opportunities for Growth and Advancement: As the Tax Director at D L, you will have numerous opportunities to grow your skillset, cultivate relationships, and challenge yourself with new experiences. As a leadership position, there is also the potential for ownership.
• A Culture that Values What You Value: Our core values are centered on the things that matter most to our team: Truth with Integrity, Balance of Work and Rest, Stewardship, and Worth of the Individual. Every day, we strive to incorporate these values into our policies and company culture.
• Genuine work-life balance: We offer flex time, family-friendly scheduling, remote work options, and other nontraditional benefits that help our employees prioritize their health and out-of-work life.
• A Smart Workplace: Located in Warrenville, our modern office space features an airy, open-concept design with natural light and numerous amenities, including an advanced air-ionization system, a fitness facility, a coffee bar, and more. Our convenient suburban location is minutes from I-88, making it easy to commute to D L from anywhere in Chicagoland.
• Exceptional Benefits: D L offers a healthy, family-friendly working environment that goes beyond the traditional benefits package you’ll find at most firms. Some of our key benefits include:
  • Flex time, allowing employees significant control over their own schedules
  • Competitive pay and PTO
  • Continued education and training opportunities
  • Medical, dental, life and disabilities insurance
  • 401(k) with an employer contribution and no wait period
  • A family-first culture that encourages team members to prioritize their personal lives