Corporate Tax Partner

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.