Job Description
Join Apex Financial Advisory's elite tax team as we transform complex financial landscapes for Fortune 500 clients. This senior leadership role demands strategic tax planning expertise and exceptional client advisory skills. You'll lead multidisciplinary projects, mentor junior staff, and drive innovation in tax compliance and optimization strategies. Our Chicago headquarters offers a dynamic, collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact high-stakes financial decisions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive tax strategies for corporate clients across multiple industries
- Lead IRS audits and state tax controversy proceedings with minimal supervision
- Mentor junior tax professionals through structured training programs
- Manage complex M&A tax due diligence and restructuring projects
- Advise on international tax compliance and cross-border transactions
- Utilize advanced tax software (e.g., Vertex, Thomson Reuters) for modeling and analysis
- Present technical tax solutions to C-suite executives and board members
Qualifications
- CPA license with 8+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting
- Proven expertise in federal and state tax code complexities
- Advanced degree in Taxation, Accounting, or Finance (MBA preferred)
- Exceptional leadership skills managing tax teams of 5+ professionals
- Deep knowledge of ASC 740 and FIN 48 accounting rules
- Experience with tax technology implementation and process optimization
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client interactions