Director, Tax (Decatur)

Location: Decatur, IL

The Tax team is dedicated to helping clients navigate a complex tax landscape with clarity and confidence. Our team delivers practical, forward-thinking guidance tailored to each client’s goals, offering reliable support through change, growth, and opportunity.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the planning and execution of tax compliance and advisory services for individuals (Forms 1040, 1040-NR), partnerships (Form 1065), and corporations (Forms 1120, 1120‑S) across a variety of industries
• Conduct in‑depth research on complex tax matters, apply insights to client engagements, and communicate findings clearly through well‑structured written reports
• Review tax return preparations completed by other staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards
• Build strong client relationships by identifying tax issues, delivering actionable insights, and offering strategic solutions
• Champion client service excellence, acting as a trusted advisor and fostering long‑term partnerships
• Mentor and manage tax professionals, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development support to build a high‑performing, collaborative team
• Delegate and oversee project tasks, ensuring timely and successful engagement delivery
• Optimize resource allocation and resolve scheduling conflicts to maintain workflow efficiency
• Drive business growth through strategic planning, client retention, and proactive business development
• Expand firm visibility and opportunities by representing the firm at industry events and networking forums
• Maintain technical expertise through ongoing Continuing Professional Education (CPE), ensuring compliance and staying ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes
• Drive thought leadership by authoring technical publications and leading internal training sessions to elevate firm‑wide knowledge and capabilities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
• 9+ years of relevant progressive tax experience in public accounting, or a combination of corporate tax and public accounting
• Current and valid CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexibility to travel for client engagements and internal meetings. Travel may include overnight stays

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in related field

Illinois Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Illinois' Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non‑exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility‑based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit‑sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

IL Minimum Salary (USD): $142,900

IL Maximum Salary (USD): $241,890

Legal Notice

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