Senior Tax Director: Lead Complex Returns & Client Growth

The Dolins Group; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dolins Group is seeking a Tax Director in Northbrook, IL to guide tax staff in preparing complex individual, corporate, partnership and trust returns. You will review work, supervise engagements, and communicate with Partners and clients to ensure timely, accurate results.

You will develop relationships with clients, oversee tax research, stay current on tax laws, and coach staff. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic guidance, and delivering tailored tax solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA or EA required.
• Experience with complex individual, corporate, partnership and S-corp returns.
• Advanced degree preferred (MST or JD with Tax Emphasis).
• Proficiency with Excel and Word; knowledge of UltraTax and tax research tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as day-to-day contact for clients.
• Supervise and review engagements; manage timely billing.
• Lead complex tax return preparation and review.
• Perform technical tax review and approval of returns.
• Develop client relationships and act as main client contact.
• Inform clients of progress and expectations.
• Identify business opportunities within client base.
• Respond to federal/state tax notices affecting clients.
• Supervise staff and provide training and evaluation.
• Lead staff recruiting and professional development initiatives.
• Translate complex data into client-ready insights.

Skills

Sound judgment

Negotiation

Teamwork

Discretion

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or EA required

MST or JD with Tax Emphasis preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

UltraTax

Tax planning software

Cloud-based tax research software

Job description

The Dolins Group is seeking a Tax Director in Northbrook, IL to guide tax staff in preparing complex individual, corporate, partnership and trust returns. You will review work, supervise engagements, and communicate with Partners and clients to ensure timely, accurate results.

You will develop relationships with clients, oversee tax research, stay current on tax laws, and coach staff. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic guidance, and delivering tailored tax solutions.