WNTO Global Indirect Tax Director

Grant Thornton International Ltd; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 217,580 - 236,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employee assistance program

401(k) savings plan

Paid sick leave (72 hours)

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a WNTO Global Indirect Tax Director in Chicago to address, research, and consult on complex GIT issues for a variety of clients. You’ll collaborate with WNTO leaders and Tax Solution Families, empowered by strong technology, processes, and a collaborative team to extend your technical knowledge and deliver excellent client service.

Your day-to-day may include reviewing documentation and computations, tracking developments, cross-team collaboration, training, and

Qualifications

• Six years of SALT consulting experience at a major public accounting or law firm.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing documentation and computations for client projects including voluntary disclosure agreements, nexus studies, taxability matrices, and transaction related analysis.
• Tracking new developments from state and local jurisdictions with emphasis on GIT issues and generating thought leadership and service opportunities.
• Working with other specialty groups on issues that intersect with other federal, international, and state and local tax matters.
• Supporting Firm-wide and external training to enhance knowledge of Firm professionals and clients in GIT matters.
• Developing tools that will be utilized by our Firm to provide quality service to our clients.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Staff development

Communication skills

Multitasking

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA

JD

LLM in Taxation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more opportunity, flexibility, and support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services – and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non‑attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans‑Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality‑driven professionals enjoying exceptional career‑growth opportunities and a distinctive cross‑border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

Job Description

WNTO Global Indirect Tax Director

As the WNTO Global Indirect Tax (GIT) Director, you’ll address, research, and consult on complex GIT technical issues for a variety of clients. You’ll collaborate with the WNTO leaders and staff and work closely with our Tax Solution Families on identifying risk management issues. From day one, you’ll be empowered by great technology, processes, and a collaborative and thoughtful team to continue to extend your technical knowledge, work across new projects, and provide excellent client service, and help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Reviewing documentation and computations for client projects including voluntary disclosure agreements, nexus studies, taxability matrices, and transaction related analysis
• Tracking new developments from state and local jurisdictions with an emphasis on covering GIT issues, and generating thought leadership and service opportunities with respect to these developments
• Working with other specialty groups on issues that intersect with other federal, international, and state and local tax matters
• Supporting Firm‑wide and external training to enhance the knowledge of Firm professionals and clients in GIT matters
• Developing tools that will be utilized by our Firm to provide quality service to our clients
• Other duties as assigned

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• CPA or JD required; LLM in Taxation preferred
• At least six years of SALT consulting experience at a major public accounting or law firm, with a preference for candidates with experience at a National Tax Office and/or IRS National office
• Demonstrated success in tax technical work
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet preparation and interpretation
• Ability to manage and develop staff, in a highly interactive team environment
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The base salary range for this position in our Chicago office is between $217,580 to $236,500.

Benefits:

• Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
• Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

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