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Grant Thornton (US) · 3 days ago

Tax Quality & Risk Managing Director

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$300K/yr - $500K/yr

13+ years exp

Grant Thornton is a leading professional services firm that emphasizes personal relationships and trust in its operations. The Tax Quality & Risk Managing Director will identify the impact of new tax developments, collaborate with tax professionals to deliver tax solutions, and support the growth of the Tax Practice while managing tax risk across various areas of tax law.

Accounting

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Strong ability to quickly understand, critically examine, and evaluate complex tax positions and matters, including issue spotting, research skills, evaluation, weighing and levels of authority, common law judicial doctrines, supporting documentation, and written and oral tax advice

Strong or solid understanding of concepts relevant to federal or state tax enforcement, including audits, appeals, tax litigation, summonses, statutes of limitation, and penalties

Strong understanding of legal concepts relevant to tax professional services risk and liability, including contracts, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, malpractice claims and litigation, civil practice and procedure, and discovery

Ability to serve in the role and manage tax risk across a wide range of areas of tax law and practice, and areas applicable to all tax practice

Support Tax Practice strategy and growth, and close collaboration with Tax Leadership, Tax Solutions, legal and other firm functions, and the global platform

Leading and collaborating with SMEs to develop and deliver tax solutions

Acting as a consultant on internal matters and engagements as needed

Communicating effectively with clients and internal teams to ensure understanding and compliance

Providing thought leadership and staying updated on industry trends and legislative changes

Motivate others to perform at maximum efficiency without sacrificing quality of the services delivered

Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where, you will have the support you need to thrive

Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site

Qualification

Tax law expertiseCPAJD certificationAnalytical skillsTeam developmentClient communication

Required

Bachelor's degree required

CPA or JD required

A minimum of 13 plus years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing clients at a national level

Prior experience in practice and team development is required

Strong analytical skills and ability to perform quantitative analysis and develop business cases

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to travel as needed. Expect 30 % travel

Preferred

Law or Master's degree preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance programs

Employee assistance program

401(k) savings plan

Employee retirement plan

Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave

Discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance

Company

Grant Thornton (US)

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In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.

Founded in 1924

Chicago, IL, US

5001-10000 employees

https://gt-us.co/3LukwpC

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