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Tax Director

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: NextPlay Jobs
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
  • Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 205000 USD Yearly USD 205000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Tax Director — Complex Individual & Flow-Through Tax (Hybrid/Remote | U.S.)

Employment Type:

Full-time

Workplace Type:
Hybrid or Remote (U.S.)

About

The Role

A leading accounting firm is seeking a Tax Director to lead complex tax compliance and planning engagements for a high-complexity client base. This role is ideal for a technically strong leader who enjoys advisory work, mentoring teams, and overseeing quality across complex tax engagements.

You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, support technical review, and help guide and develop tax professionals across multiple engagements.

Responsibilities Tax Compliance & Planning
  • Lead and review complex tax returns for:
    Individuals (1040)
  • Partnerships / flow-through entities (1065)
  • Trusts and related filings (as applicable)
  • Corporate returns (as applicable)
  • Provide proactive planning support including entity structuring and year-end planning
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state tax requirements
  • Stay current on tax law changes and advise on client impact
Client Advisory
  • Manage client relationships and serve as a primary point of contact
  • Communicate complex tax matters clearly and confidently
  • Partner with internal leadership to support engagement success
Leadership
  • Mentor and develop managers, seniors, and associates
  • Provide technical guidance and review support
  • Contribute to process improvements and workflow enhancements
  • Support recruiting and onboarding as needed
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field
  • CPA required
  • 10+ years of tax experience in public accounting
  • Strong technical expertise in:
    Complex individual taxation (1040)
  • Flow-through / partnership taxation (1065)
  • Proven experience leading teams and reviewing complex returns
  • Strong client management and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience leading planning-heavy engagements
  • Exposure to multi-state tax issues
  • Prior Director experience or Senior Manager experience leading complex engagements
Compensation
  • Up to $205,000 base salary DOE
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Hybrid/remote flexibility and flexible scheduling
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