Grant Thornton Isle of Man · 3 months ago
Tax Quality & Risk Managing Director
Chicago, IL, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$300K/yr - $500K/yr
13+ years expGrant Thornton is a multinational professional services network that believes in making business more personal and building trust into every result. The Tax Quality & Risk Managing Director will identify the impact of new tax developments and collaborate with tax professionals to deliver effective tax solutions while managing tax risk across various areas of tax law and practice.
Information Technology & Services
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
Required
Bachelor's degree required
A minimum of 13 plus years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing clients at a national level
CPA or JD required
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
Discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance
Company
Grant Thornton Isle of Man
Grant Thornton Ireland and Grant Thornton Corporate Finance Limited (and their respective subsidiary/affiliate entities) are rapidly approaching a diverse workforce of 2,800 individuals across 8 locations on the island of Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar, Bermuda, and USA.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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