Experienced Tax Professional
Public Accounting Advisory-Focused Partnership Track
Location: Oakbrook Terrace IL (Hybrid flexibility outside busy season)
This Is Not a Compliance-Only Tax Role
This opportunity is with a well-established highly respected local CPA firm that has intentionally remained independent for over a century. The firm is small in size but consultative in mindset serving closely held businesses and their owners with sophisticated tax planning-not high-volume return processing.
If youre an experienced tax professional who wants deeper client relationships long-term equity opportunities and the freedom to think like an owner this role offers a rare platform.
Why High-Performing Tax Professionals Choose This Opportunity
Advisory-Centric Tax Practice
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Meaningful involvement in tax planning structuring and strategy
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Clients include closely held C Corps S Corps partnerships and high-net-worth individuals
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Broad exposure to trusts estates private foundations and complex ownership structures
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Far from a churn-and-burn compliance environment
Real Path to Partnership & Ownership
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Future partnership and equity opportunities available
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Two current partners are in their early 40s offering stability mentorship and long-term succession planning
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Designed for professionals seeking career longevity not a temporary stop
Exceptional Long-Term Compensation Upside
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Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
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Annual bonus tied directly to overtime hours worked (40 hours/week)
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15% lifetime revenue share on all client business you originate
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9% profit-sharing contribution (discretionary but paid every year for more than 20 years)
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Strong retirement benefits and employer contributions
This role rewards both effort and entrepreneurship not just billable hours.
Entrepreneurial Freedom with a Safety Net
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Build and grow your own book of business while leveraging:
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Independence without the risk of starting your own firm
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The firm has no plans to sell or merge into a larger organization
Work-Life Balance with Professional Flexibility
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Paid overtime or compensated time off
-
Hybrid schedule available outside of busy season
-
Flexibility and autonomy typical of a partner-minded environment
Ideal Background
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8 years of public accounting tax experience
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Strong technical knowledge of federal tax law for privately held businesses
-
Experience preparing and reviewing complex returns
-
Trust and estate exposure is a plus not a requirement
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Interest in advisory work client relationships and long-term growth
Who This Role Is Best For
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Senior Tax Managers or Directors at regional or mid-sized firms
-
Professionals limited by partnership bottlenecks at larger firms
-
Tax leaders seeking ownership autonomy and meaningful upside
-
Candidates ready to transition from compliance execution to trusted advisor
Confidential inquiries welcome.
This is a rare opportunity to join a stable independent firm offering
consultative work equity potential and long-term wealth creation-without sacrificing flexibility or culture.
Experienced Tax Professional Public Accounting Advisory-Focused Partnership Track Location: Oakbrook Terrace IL (Hybrid flexibility outside busy season) This Is Not a Compliance-Only Tax Role This opportunity is with a well-established highly respected local CPA firm that has intentionally re...
Experienced Tax Professional
Public Accounting Advisory-Focused Partnership Track
Location: Oakbrook Terrace IL (Hybrid flexibility outside busy season)
This Is Not a Compliance-Only Tax Role
This opportunity is with a well-established highly respected local CPA firm that has intentionally remained independent for over a century. The firm is small in size but consultative in mindset serving closely held businesses and their owners with sophisticated tax planning-not high-volume return processing.
If youre an experienced tax professional who wants deeper client relationships long-term equity opportunities and the freedom to think like an owner this role offers a rare platform.
Why High-Performing Tax Professionals Choose This Opportunity
Advisory-Centric Tax Practice
-
Meaningful involvement in tax planning structuring and strategy
-
Clients include closely held C Corps S Corps partnerships and high-net-worth individuals
-
Broad exposure to trusts estates private foundations and complex ownership structures
-
Far from a churn-and-burn compliance environment
Real Path to Partnership & Ownership
-
Future partnership and equity opportunities available
-
Two current partners are in their early 40s offering stability mentorship and long-term succession planning
-
Designed for professionals seeking career longevity not a temporary stop
Exceptional Long-Term Compensation Upside
-
Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
-
Annual bonus tied directly to overtime hours worked (40 hours/week)
-
15% lifetime revenue share on all client business you originate
-
9% profit-sharing contribution (discretionary but paid every year for more than 20 years)
-
Strong retirement benefits and employer contributions
This role rewards both effort and entrepreneurship not just billable hours.
Entrepreneurial Freedom with a Safety Net
-
Build and grow your own book of business while leveraging:
-
Independence without the risk of starting your own firm
-
The firm has no plans to sell or merge into a larger organization
Work-Life Balance with Professional Flexibility
-
Paid overtime or compensated time off
-
Hybrid schedule available outside of busy season
-
Flexibility and autonomy typical of a partner-minded environment
Ideal Background
-
8 years of public accounting tax experience
-
Strong technical knowledge of federal tax law for privately held businesses
-
Experience preparing and reviewing complex returns
-
Trust and estate exposure is a plus not a requirement
-
Interest in advisory work client relationships and long-term growth
Who This Role Is Best For
-
Senior Tax Managers or Directors at regional or mid-sized firms
-
Professionals limited by partnership bottlenecks at larger firms
-
Tax leaders seeking ownership autonomy and meaningful upside
-
Candidates ready to transition from compliance execution to trusted advisor
Confidential inquiries welcome.
This is a rare opportunity to join a stable independent firm offering
consultative work equity potential and long-term wealth creation-without sacrificing flexibility or culture.
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