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Tax Director – Private Client Services (PCS)
Location: Elgin, IL | Hybrid
Our client is seeking an experienced Tax Director to join its Private Client Services (PCS) practice. This role is ideal for a senior tax professional who thrives in a growing environment, enjoys leading complex engagements, and is passionate about delivering high-touch service to high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses.
What You’ll Do
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Review and oversee tax projections, workpapers, and tax returns, with a primary focus on Federal and State individual and fiduciary returns
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Manage the full tax return process, including identification and resolution of complex tax issues
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Apply strong knowledge of corporation and partnership accounting and tax concepts
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Lead, mentor, and develop staff accountants; manage deadlines and prioritize workloads
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Manage multiple tax engagements simultaneously, both independently and in a team environment
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Identify opportunities for new and expanded client services
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Lead engagements including budgeting, billing, and overall engagement economics
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Serve as a proactive, trusted advisor to clients
Basic Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
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CPA or JD required
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10 years of recent tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience (public accounting or mixed public/private)
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10 years of progressive experience serving individuals, S-corporations, and partnerships
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6 years of experience handling complex technical tax matters
Preferred Qualifications
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Master’s degree in Tax or related field
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Experience developing client relationships and growing a book of business
About the Private Client Services Practice
Our client’s Private Client Services team works with family-owned businesses, closely held enterprises, and high-net-worth individuals, providing sophisticated tax compliance and advisory services. The practice is one of the firm’s fastest-growing groups and offers meaningful opportunities for leadership, career progression, and long-term impact.
Professionals in this group are encouraged to think like entrepreneurs—developing a deep understanding of clients’ businesses, personal objectives, and long-term goals—while working in a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance environment.
Compensation
For Illinois candidates, the expected salary range is $180,000 – $250,000, depending on experience and other factors permitted by law. Compensation may vary by geography.
Additional Information
Our client is a merit-based employer and does not discriminate based on any protected status under federal, state, or local law.
Preferred Location: Elgin, IL
Work Model: Hybrid
Salary : $180,000 - $250,000