Hybrid Tax Quality & Risk Managing Director bei GT Org
GT Org · Chicago, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Chicago
As the Tax Practice & Quality Managing Director, you’ll identify the impact of new tax developments and the opportunities that may relate to specialty areas – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with tax professionals and SMEs to develop and deliver tax solutions because together is how we succeed. From day one, you’ll be empowered by our tools and resources to evaluate legislative changes and convey their impact to clients and internal teams, helping you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
Strong ability to quickly understand, critically examine, and evaluate complex tax positions and matters, including issue
spotting, research skills, evaluation, weighing and levels of authority, common law judicial doctrines, supporting
documentation, and written and oral tax advice.
Strong or solid understanding of concepts relevant to federal or state tax enforcement, including audits, appeals, tax
litigation, summonses, statutes of limitation, and penalties.
Strong understanding of legal concepts relevant to tax professional services risk and liability, including contracts,
corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, malpractice claims and litigation, civil practice and procedure, and discovery.
Ability to serve in the role and manage tax risk across a wide range of areas of tax law and practice, and areas applicable to
all tax practice.
Support Tax Practice strategy and growth, and close collaboration with Tax Leadership, Tax Solutions, legal and other firm
functions, and the global platform.
- Leading and collaborating with SMEs to develop and deliver tax solutions.
- Acting as a consultant on internal matters and engagements as needed.
- Communicating effectively with clients and internal teams to ensure understanding and compliance.
- Providing thought leadership and staying updated on industry trends and legislative changes.
- Motivate others to perform at maximum efficiency without sacrificing quality of the services delivered
- Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where, you will have the support you need to thrive.
Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Law or Master’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of 13 plus years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing clients at a national level.
- CPA or JD required.
- Prior experience in practice and team development is required.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to perform quantitative analysis and develop business cases.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel as needed. Expect 30% travel.
- The base salary range for this position in the firms Chicago, IL office is between $300,000 and $500,000.
About Company
- 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.
Company
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.
