Job Description
Corporate Tax Partner – Chicago, IL
Who: A seasoned tax leader with deep business tax expertise, strong business development capabilities, and proven experience driving growth within a public accounting environment.
What:Build, lead, and grow the Chicago tax practice by designing strategy, expanding service offerings, developing talent, and strengthening client relationships while driving operational and financial performance.
When: This opportunity is open now for immediate consideration.
Where: Based in Chicago with limited regional travel; relocation assistance may be available.
Why: To spearhead the growth of a major market practice and play a pivotal role in expanding tax compliance and provision outsourcing services for middle-market and private equity–backed clients.
Office Environment: An entrepreneurial, collaborative, growth-focused culture that blends big-firm resources with small-firm flexibility and a strong commitment to professional development.
Salary: Competitive partner-level compensation within the firm’s established range, supported by comprehensive benefits and performance-based rewards.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Tax Partner to serve as the growth engine for the Chicago tax practice, leading strategic expansion, driving business development, building a high-performing team, and ensuring exceptional delivery of tax compliance, provision outsourcing, and consulting services to middle-market clients across diverse industries.
Key Responsibilities:
● Grow the practice through service expansion, cross-selling, and acquisition of new clients.
● Execute the firm’s tax vision, strategy, and goals for the Chicago market.
● Establish discipline around business processes and operational practices for the tax practice.
● Manage utilization, productivity, and financial results to achieve annual targets.
● Coach, mentor, and develop partners and professionals, building a strong talent pipeline.
● Promote collaboration across service lines, markets, advisory practices, and industry groups.
● Develop the annual budget and drive performance against KPIs.
● Expand the firm’s presence through strong networking and business development efforts.
Qualifications:
● Active CPA license required.
● Extensive business tax experience from a large local, regional, or national public accounting firm.
● Expertise in federal (ASC 740), multi-state, and international tax compliance and consulting.
● Experience serving middle-market commercial industries such as Industrials & Consumer Goods, Private Equity, Real Estate, or similar.
● Prior leadership experience building or growing an office, service line, or practice.
● Ability to influence and lead partners and staff toward strategic objectives.
● Strong relationship-building, communication, and client advisory skills.
If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Relocation package,