Tax Director - Private Client Services Elgin + Tax

At Eisner Amper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you're starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the Eisner Amper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you'll love from top to bottom - we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.

We are seeking a Tax Director to join the Private Client Services (PCS) practice in Elgin, IL. We are seeking someone who thrives in a growing environment and providing clients with exceptional services.

• You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry

• You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance

• You will join a culture that has received multiple top "Places to Work" awards

  • We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions

  • We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation

  • Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work

• Review of tax projections, tax work papers and tax returns. Specifically, Federal and State Individual and Fiduciary tax returns.

• Oversee and manage the tax return process including identification and resolution of tax issues

• Experience with corporation and partnership accounting and tax concepts

• Mentor, train and manage staff accountants to meet deadline and prioritize workload

• Effectively manage multiple tax engagements in a team environment, and also work independently. Identify potential opportunities for new and/or expanded client services

• Ability to lead and manage engagements, including budgeting, billing and engagement economics

• Highly proactive approach to serving clients

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent field is required

• CPAor JD required

• 10+ years of recent tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience in public accounting or with a mix of public/private experience

• 10+ years of progressive tax experience providing tax compliance and consulting services for individuals and S-corporations or partnerships

• 6+ years of experience working in complex technical tax

• Master's degree in tax or equivalent field preferred

• Experience acquiring new clients and growing a book of business

Eisner Amper is proud to be a merit-based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

The Eisner Amper Private Client Services Team connects family owned, closely held businesses and high net worth individuals with the solutions they need to reach their short- and long-term financial goals. Operating within a culture where we hold each other accountable to our standards of teamwork, creativity, and a genuine care for each other, we not only solve our clients’ problems, but offer proactive solutions for the future.

As one of the largest and fastest-growing service lines at our firm, we try to make a big group feel smaller. We're known for presenting options and pathways for our employees to grow as professionals. Here, you can not only discover what you're passionate about, but pursue it.

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