Tax Director - Private Client Services

EisnerAmper•Elgin, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

At EisnerAmper, 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 EisnerAmper 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. What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper: 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

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent field is required
CPA or 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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in tax or equivalent field preferred
Experience acquiring new clients and growing a book of business

Responsibilities

Review of tax projections, tax workpapers 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