Senior Tax Associate

Senior Tax Associate (or Supervisor)

HNW/ C Corps/ Generalists

For the Senior Tax Associate who doesn’t just want to do the work, but wants somewhere they can move up, and fast.

“We don’t have billable hour quotas – we value our non-billable responsibilities.”

This mid-sized firm in Chicagoland prides itself on creating an environment where people want to stay and they do. It’s common to find staff who’ve been here 15–20 years.

Their growth has been steady and organic. No mergers, no acquisitions. So when you join at a crucial point in your career, you know the culture and structure won’t be disrupted by outside changes.

You’ll step in as an experienced Senior Tax Associate with at least 4–7 years under your belt, CPA qualified or actively working towards it.

From day one, you’ll get extensive client interaction. And it won’t be narrow, you’ll gain exposure across industries including manufacturing, retail, distribution, real estate, and tech. The client base is comparable to the Big 4 and Top 10, but with the balance of a mid-sized team.

The tax department is growing across multiple departments, from HNW to generalists to C corps, so if you prefer to specialise or have more breadth there's opportunity for everyone

Here’s where the progression comes in:

• If you’re ambitious, you’ll have the chance to move quickly. Promotions aren’t just about time served or hours billed, they’re based on you and your own merit. Your drive, your development, your results. The firm makes sure the path is there, but how fast you move along it is entirely in your hands.
• It’s a place built for long-term careers, but also for people who want to push themselves forward and see how far they can go.
• Their goal is simple: to give you the tools and support to do great work, grow your career, and enjoy yourself, without ever falling into a burnout culture.

Not ready with a resume? Or want a bit more information before applying? No problem. You can still apply the old-fashioned way, or just reach out to start a conversation with Imogen via LinkedIn or the Distinct Recruitment website or contact her cell at 312-584-9844. She’ll be happy to tell you more about the firm, the job and the prospects before you commit further.

Imogen Talbot-Slack is a Recruiter with Distinct Recruitment. She’s been recruiting in finance for over 9 years, with a focus on public accounting firms across Illinois and Indiana. She’s not a career salesperson she’s built her reputation by actually listening to what candidates want, whether that’s better hours, a path to partner, or simply a firm where they’ll enjoy going to work.

Think you only have 87% of the required experience? Perfect - apply anyway. The CPA firms we partner with want diverse, interesting people, not corporate clones stamped from the same tedious mould.

Don’t overthink it. The worst outcome is a pleasant conversation about your career. The best? Well, that's where it gets rather exciting.