In short
• Lead and shape the tax practice of an established public accounting firm • Take ownership of complex, high-value tax engagements and trusted client relationships • Mentor…
EXCELCPA
📋 About the job
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Pay$150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
🚀Why This Is a Great Opportunity
🔹Lead and shape the tax practice of an established public accounting firm
🔹Take ownership of complex, high-value tax engagements and trusted client relationships
🔹Mentor talented tax professionals while influencing firmwide standards and strategy
🔹Advise individuals and businesses on sophisticated tax planning, compliance, and long-term financial decisions
🔹Earn additional upside through an annual bonus program and commission opportunity on qualifying new business
🔹Join a stable, professional environment where leadership, technical expertise, and client impact are highly valued
Location: Schaumburg, Illinois. This is a hybrid leadership role. During the approximately 13-week busy season, the position is fully in office. Outside busy season, the typical schedule is four days in office and one remote day, contingent on meeting individual billable-hour goals.
Note: A current CPA license, 5+ years of public accounting tax experience, and strong client-facing communication skills are required. Candidates must have experience working in a CPA firm environment.
🏢About Us
We are an established Illinois public accounting firm known for delivering thoughtful, responsive tax and advisory services to individuals and businesses. Our team combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative, relationship-driven approach, helping clients address today's needs while planning proactively for the future. We value professionalism, quality work, accountability, and long-term client relationships. Confidential Employer.
🏢Job Description
🔹Lead complex individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax engagements from planning through final review
🔹Provide proactive tax planning, research, consulting, and strategic guidance to clients
🔹Review complex tax returns and ensure accuracy, compliance, quality, and timely delivery
🔹Manage and mentor tax professionals while overseeing workflow, performance, and technical standards
🔹Build trusted relationships with existing clients and identify opportunities to expand services
🔹Research complex federal, state, and local tax matters and communicate practical recommendations
🔹Monitor evolving tax laws and regulations and help ensure the firm remains technically current
🔹Collaborate with firm leadership on practice strategy, operational improvements, and growth initiatives
🔹Participate in business development, professional networki…