Attorney in Chicago, IL

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In-House

Chicago, IL

Attorney in Chicago, IL

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 8 yrs required

No

Job Title: Tax Director - Private Companies

Job Responsibilities:
As a Director within the department, the role involves working as part of a team of problem solvers to address complex business issues ranging from strategy to execution. The responsibilities at this management level include:

- Supporting the team to innovate and improve ways of working when necessary.
- Arranging and sponsoring appropriate assignments and experiences to help individuals realize their potential and support their long-term aspirations.
- Identifying market gaps and spotting opportunities to create value propositions.
- Seeking opportunities to scale efficiencies and develop new working methods across various projects and environments.
- Creating an environment where people and technology collaborate effectively to achieve more than they could separately.
- Promoting and encouraging others to value differences when working in diverse teams.
- Driving and taking ownership for developing connections that deliver the best outcomes for people and stakeholders.
- Influencing and facilitating the creation of long-term relationships that add value to the company.
- Upholding the company's code of ethics and business conduct.

The role also emphasizes being a tax advisor dedicated to innovation, providing clients with the necessary skills and technology to solve problems and provide sustained outcomes. The position requires adopting a practical and holistic approach to meet the unique needs of private companies and their owners. The environment involves complex transactions requiring an advanced level of sophistication, distinguished by technical knowledge, specialization, and industry insights to address client needs.

Education and Experience Information:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor Degree
- Required Fields of Study: Accounting
- Minimum Years of Experience: 8 years

Certification(s) Required:
- CPA, Member of the Bar, or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
- Demonstrates thought leader-level knowledge and a proven record of success in assisting companies to understand and assess the tax impact of business operations and transactions in multiple jurisdictions, preferably for a global network of professional services firms, law firms, or corporate tax departments of multinational companies.
- Deep understanding of tax compliance and consulting for various entities, including corporations, partnerships, pass-through entities, and Subchapter S corporations.
- Technical prowess with ASC740.
- Ability to identify and address client needs and develop and sustain client relationships.
- Networking, negotiation, and persuasion skills to identify and sell potential new service opportunities.
- Capability to prepare and present complex written and verbal materials.
- Defining resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing, and collection.
- Leading teams to generate a vision, establish direction, and motivate members.
- Creating an atmosphere of trust, leveraging diverse views, coaching staff, and encouraging improvement and innovation.

Salary Information:
The salary range for this position is $140,900 - $434,000, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will depend on the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws. The company offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.

Additional Information:
The company is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. The company evaluates conviction records thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.

Jun 23, 2025
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