Tax Partner | Lead Growth, Mentorship & Equity Potential

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

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