Director - Commercial Tax Services (52618)

Citrin Cooperman; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrin Cooperman in Chicago, IL seeks a Commercial Tax Services Director in the Tax Department. As CTS Director, you will review tax returns, workpapers, and projections, lead client engagements, and ensure timely planning and compliance.

You will manage staff, coach teams, expand the client base, contribute to business development, and stay current on tax issues and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, Master’s in taxation is preferred, CPA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of managing multiple client engagements
• A track record of building and sustaining client relationships and high-quality client service
• Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Proficient with CCH Axcess, Sureprep, BNA Income Tax Planner, CCH AnswerConnect, RIA Checkpoint, XCM and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Review of tax returns, tax workpapers and tax projections
• Possess strong technical skills in partnerships, C-corporations and S-corporations (knowledge in individual taxation a plus)
• Provide effective consulting, planning and compliance for your clients
• Perform tax research to resolve issues
• Oversee and manage the day-to-day needs of your clients and tax return process including identification and resolution of tax issues
• Work to expand client base and supports business development activities
• Participate in industry or service line-related organizations
• Maintain strong relationships with a highly proactive approach to serving clients
• Coordinates with partner to ensure timeliness and effective communication for proper planning of project
• Coaching, mentoring, and training staff
• Maintaining knowledge of new tax issues and general business trends that affect the client

Skills

Tax planning

Client relationship management

Project management

Public accounting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's in taxation (preferred)

CPA preferred

Tools

CCH Axcess

Sureprep

BNA Income Tax Planner

CCH AnswerConnect

RIA Checkpoint

XCM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Citrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are at the ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Commercial Tax Services (CTS) Director in the Tax Department in Chicago, IL. As a CTS Tax Director, you will be responsible for:

• Review of tax returns, tax workpapers and tax projections
• Possess strong technical skills in partnerships, C-corporations and S-corporations (knowledge in individual taxation a plus)
• Provide effective consulting, planning and compliance for your clients
• Perform tax research to resolve issues
• Oversee and manage the day-to-day needs of your clients and tax return process including identification and resolution of tax issues
• Work to expand client base and supports business development activities
• Participate in industry or service line-related organizations
• Maintain strong relationships with a highly proactive approach to serving clients
• Coordinates with partner to ensure timeliness and effective communication for proper planning of project
• Coaching, mentoring, and training staff
• Maintaining knowledge of new tax issues and general business trends that affect the client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, Master’s in taxation is preferred, CPA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of managing multiple client engagements
• A track record of building and sustaining client relationships and high-quality client service
• Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Proficient with CCH Axcess, Sureprep, BNA Income Tax Planner, CCH AnswerConnect, RIA Checkpoint, XCM and Microsoft Office