Tax Director

About the Role

Tax Director

Location: Schaumburg, IL / Chicago, IL / Libertyville, IL

Full Time 

Hybrid

Job Description

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio''s Enterprise Tax team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Tax Director to join their dynamic team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage income tax preparation engagements and work in the business tax group

• Able to provide advice on numerous issues that relate to doing business in the US, such as discussions around retirement plans, payroll setup, sales tax, accounting requirements and obligations

• Be familiar with domestic tax issues such as state nexus, deferred revenue, UNICAP, 163(j) limitations, and R&D capitalization

• Willing to work closely with a lead partner and a select group of professional staff

• Duties will include high level review of various tax submissions, as well as tax consulting

Qualifications:

• CPA is required for this role

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

• Master's degree in Taxation highly preferred

• Recent work experience in a public accounting firm (last 5 years)

• 10+ years experience in federal tax compliance and consulting with a focus on pass thru entities and individuals

• Must have technology and/or e-commerce, distribution, manufacturing experience

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail

• Computer expertise including knowledge of CCH Axcess and GoSystems tax software

$130,000 - $320,000 a year

The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range.

Why work for Aprio:

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment

• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

• 401k with Profit Sharing

• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure

• Parental Leave - coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers

• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion

• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance

• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales

• Top rated wellness program

• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What's in it for you:

• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next.

• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.

• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.

• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.

• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.

• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.