Corporate Tax Director: Strategy, Compliance & Leadership

Grant Thornton International Ltd; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 197,800 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton International Ltd in Chicago is seeking a Corporate Tax Director to lead business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 accounting engagements for diverse clients.

You will supervise multi-client teams, drive growth through client development, and collaborate with the Washington National Tax Office to deliver strategic tax services while upholding the highest professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Master’s degree in taxation, LLM in Taxation or JD preferred; Minimum five to seven years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience.
• CPA or JD/active law license required.
• Experience in public accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the efforts of multiple client services teams on client engagements; planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects.
• Provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients; marketing and selling tax services.
• Participating in business development activities to grow the firm and maintain client relationships.
• Managing engagement fundamentals and mentoring staff; conducting primary and secondary reviews of complex tax returns and ASC 740 engagements.
• Researching and consulting on various tax matters; maintaining client relationships at all levels.
• Attending professional development sessions and adhering to high professional standards.

Skills

ASC 740

Corporate tax

US GAAP

Client service

Communication skills

Transfer pricing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in taxation

LLM in Taxation or JD

Tools

OneSource Tax Provision

Job description

Grant Thornton International Ltd in Chicago is seeking a Corporate Tax Director to lead business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 accounting engagements for diverse clients.

You will supervise multi-client teams, drive growth through client development, and collaborate with the Washington National Tax Office to deliver strategic tax services while upholding the highest professional standards.