ABOUT THE FIRM
Based in Chicago, Illinois, this BRW Top 25 Firm with a national presence paired alongside modern/luxurious offices in all major metropolitan cities. With a strong national presence working alongside clients with an annual turnover of up to 500 million this firm is looking to continue its consistent year-on-year growth through growing its business services department with a strong focus towards advisory work. The firm works alongside NYSE-listed companies and offers a wide array of exposure to complex matters whilst maintaining a strong training support network for new employees. With regimented structure and clear-cut progression through to management, this firm is looking to bring on board a motivated accountant looking to progress their career to the next level.
WHAT DOES THE ROLE CONSIST OF
- Manage a team of 8 Accountants and control your own book of clients from start to finish
- Building and maintaining client relationships
- Managing the preparation of Financial Accounts, Income Tax Returns, and Business Activity Statements for Individuals, Companies, Trusts, and Partnerships
- Drafting of tax advice to clients on particular transactions
- Mentoring and managing a group of junior accountants
- IT - issues, upgrades and improvements
- High amount of both internal and external stakeholder engagement
- Support other Managers and Directors to achieve their tasks. Can perform complex assignments for Directors
- Review of job budgets, monitoring of WIP and adherence to the firm’s workflow process. Approve fees with accurate and appropriate narratives demonstrating a commercial approach
- Strong technical tax (direct and indirect) knowledge in matters applicable to the SME market
BENEFITS
- BRW Top 25 Firm
- Progression through to partnership
- Work on clients with annual turnover up to 500 million
- No Timesheets
- Located in the Chicago CBD
- Work/Life balance with emphasis on staff leaving on time.
- Family culture
- Competitive salary ($165k-$170k) and compensation based on experience
