Tax Partner

Brilliant®; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity potential

Hybrid work

Competitive compensation

Retirement plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Brilliant® is seeking an experienced Tax Partner to join its leadership team in Illinois. You will guide tax planning, compliance, and advisory engagements across industries while helping drive the firm’s growth and client service excellence.

Responsibilities include mentoring tax professionals, expanding client relationships, and collaborating with audit and advisory teams to deliver integrated solutions. The role offers hybrid work, a competitive compensation package with equity potential, and

Qualifications

• CPA required for eligibility.
• 12+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor on complex tax matters.
• Lead tax planning, compliance, and consulting engagements across industries.
• Review tax returns for corporations, partnerships, S corporations, trusts and individuals.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships while expanding services.
• Drive new business development through networking and referrals.
• Mentor, develop, and coach tax professionals and staff.
• Collaborate with audit/advisory teams to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Ensure high standards of technical quality, client service, and risk management.

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Our client, a well-established and growing public accounting firm, is seeking an experienced Tax Partner to join its leadership team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in driving the firm's continued growth while serving as a trusted advisor to a diverse client base.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor on complex tax matters.
• Lead tax planning, compliance, and consulting engagements across multiple industries.
• Review complex federal, state, and local tax returns for corporations, partnerships, S corporations, trusts, and individuals.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand services.
• Drive new business development through networking, referrals, and community involvement.
• Mentor, develop, and coach tax managers, senior associates, and staff while fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Partner with firm leadership on strategic initiatives, practice growth, staffing, and operational improvements.
• Research and interpret evolving tax laws and provide practical guidance to clients and internal teams.
• Collaborate with audit, advisory, and consulting professionals to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
• Ensure the highest standards of technical quality, client service, and risk management.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• 12+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience.
• Previous experience as a Tax Partner, Principal, or Senior Tax Director/Managing Director ready to step into a partner role.
• Strong technical expertise in corporate, partnership, pass-through entity, and individual taxation.
• Experience leading and mentoring high-performing tax teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship management skills.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive partner compensation structure.
• Performance-based incentives and equity potential.
• Strong existing client base with opportunities for continued growth.
• Leadership role with significant influence on firm strategy and direction.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture focused on long-term success.
• Comprehensive benefits package, retirement plan, and generous paid time off.
• Flexible work environment with hybrid options available.