Tax Director – Private Client Services (PCS)

Location: Elgin, IL | Hybrid

Our client is seeking an experienced Tax Director to join its Private Client Services (PCS) practice. This role is ideal for a senior tax professional who thrives in a growing environment, enjoys leading complex engagements, and is passionate about delivering high-touch service to high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses.

What You’ll Do

Review and oversee tax projections, workpapers, and tax returns, with a primary focus on Federal and State individual and fiduciary returns

Manage the full tax return process, including identification and resolution of complex tax issues

Apply strong knowledge of corporation and partnership accounting and tax concepts

Lead, mentor, and develop staff accountants; manage deadlines and prioritize workloads

Manage multiple tax engagements simultaneously, both independently and in a team environment

Identify opportunities for new and expanded client services

Lead engagements including budgeting, billing, and overall engagement economics

Serve as a proactive, trusted advisor to clients

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA or JD required

10+ years of recent tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience (public accounting or mixed public/private)

10+ years of progressive experience serving individuals, S-corporations, and partnerships

6+ years of experience handling complex technical tax matters

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Tax or related field

Experience developing client relationships and growing a book of business

About the Private Client Services Practice

Our client’s Private Client Services team works with family-owned businesses, closely held enterprises, and high-net-worth individuals, providing sophisticated tax compliance and advisory services. The practice is one of the firm’s fastest-growing groups and offers meaningful opportunities for leadership, career progression, and long-term impact.

Professionals in this group are encouraged to think like entrepreneurs—developing a deep understanding of clients’ businesses, personal objectives, and long-term goals—while working in a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance environment.

Compensation

For Illinois candidates, the expected salary range is $180,000 – $250,000, depending on experience and other factors permitted by law. Compensation may vary by geography.

Additional Information

Our client is a merit-based employer and does not discriminate based on any protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Preferred Location: Elgin, IL
Work Model: Hybrid