Principal - Not-for-Profit Tax

Position Summary

Reporting to the Managing Principal, the Principal will:

• Lead and develop the Not-for-profit Tax team
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with non‑profit clients, providing exceptional client service and addressing their unique needs.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Mentor and develop staff, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional growth.
• Collaborate with other departments within the firm to provide comprehensive services to non‑profit clients.
• Stay current with industry trends and developments and proactively identify opportunities for growth and improvement within the non‑profit audit practice.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management
• Technical experience in not‑for‑profit tax – 15 years, CPA required
• Strong business development and history of growth
• Strong knowledge of non‑profit accounting standards and regulations
• Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Desired Skills

• Servant Leader – hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture
• Solutions Focused – see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions
• Collaboration – relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units
• Instills Trust – do what you say, follow through on commitments, act with integrity, consistent, credible
• Impact & Influence Thinking – gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $367,629. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Benefits

Sikich offers expansive benefits, including competitive compensation and insurance options, wellness programs, and a flexible time off policy.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy: Utilized on first day, no waiting period
• Paid holidays during the year and time off during the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits
• Comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing, with rewards tracked through a wellness provider
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine paid holidays annually
• Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA bonus with four paid exam days & four paid study days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in local communities

Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.