Director, Tax Operations

Grant Thornton is seeking a Director of Tax Operations to join the team in Downers Grove, IL.

Position Summary:

Working in close collaboration with firm leadership, the Director – Tax Operations will need to be a dynamic and experienced leader. This position will be responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining our global firm’s overarching tax strategies and policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate current state and develop a strategy along with other key strategic business leaders relative to the overall approach to tax operations for the firm as well as the firm’s owners.
• Drive quality and seamless delivery through all aspects of the reporting and compliance process (e.g., federal, state/local, international, indirect, partnership K-1 process, etc.).
• Support the leadership with effective communication efforts to and on behalf of firm owners, (both individually and as a group), on relevant federal and state tax matters).
• Consult with firm leadership to develop and support tax positions reported in the firm’s US GAAP financial statements.
• Proactively engage business leaders and other subject matter experts with the firm to assess and manage key risks and opportunities.
• Manage tax authority proceedings including development of responses to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities.
• Provide on-the-ground, day-to-day leadership for the Tax Team and drive efficiencies and transformation through a leader-led technology enablement and process transformation.
• Support the firm’s efforts to identify, hire, develop and retain top tax function talent to support the overall firm objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Masters in Tax / Accounting preferred.
• CPA or JD/active law license required, LLM a plus.
• 10+ years of strategic tax experience with a large accounting firm, law firm, or corporate tax department of a multinational company.
• Comprehensive knowledge of US federal, state and international tax requirements for partnerships and corporations.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP reporting requirements.
• Ability to support, collaborate with and effectively communicate across the entire spectrum of leadership roles and all levels of leadership (e.g., Partnership Board, C-Suite, Business Unit Leaders, etc.)
• Recognized and proven experience leading a team of diverse professionals with emphasis on the identification and development of top talent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel on short notice and work additional hours as necessary.

The base salary range for this position in the firm's Downers Grove, IL office is between $184,000 and $276,000 per year.