Tax Partner - Chicago

Tax Partner – Chicago Due to an upcoming retirement, we have an opportunity for an experienced and entrepreneurial Tax Partner to join our growing Tax Practice in Chicago. This individual will lead a team providing personal, compliance, and business tax planning services to partnerships, owners, families, family businesses, and high‑net‑worth individuals. Ideally, this position will be based in our Chicago‑Adams St. office. Limited regional travel may be required. In this highly visible role, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape the strategic direction of our Chicago tax practice, drive growth, and make a significant impact on both the firm and our clients. Our ideal candidate will have experience with a variety of middle‑market commercial industries including Industrials (manufacturing, distribution, consumer goods), Real Estate & Construction, and/or Professional Services. Responsibilities Execute the Firm and Tax Service Line vision, strategy, and goals for the Chicago tax practice, as well as support other leaders in their execution of the strategic plan. Consistently grow the practice through expansion of services to existing clients, cross‑selling with other advisory practices, and obtaining new clients. Develop professionals within the practice while building a talent pipeline. Drive consistency, collaboration and communication among Service Line, Market Leaders, Shared Service Leaders, Advisory and Industry Leaders, as well as with other stakeholders. Help drive economic results throughout the practice as evidenced by key performance indicators. Qualifications Active CPA license required. Previous experience with a large local, regional or national public accounting firm. Significant expertise in pass‑through entity taxation (partnerships and S corporations) and complex individual (1040) tax compliance. Experience with complex federal (C and S), multi‑state, individual, and partnership compliance and planning. Strong leadership and staff development skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills for collaborating with partners and guiding clients. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent problem‑solving, organizational, and analytical skills. Benefits Entrepreneurial environment focused on professional development, career advancement, and performance and rewards opportunities. Supportive partnership group with a "one firm" mentality and a commitment to colleagues’ success. Big firm resources and bench strength; small firm flexibility and openness to new ideas. Defined metrics and targets that eliminate ambiguity. Flexible work arrangements with generous PTO, including a firm‑wide week off for the 4th of July. Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr C010 Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC