Director, Tax Operations

Grant Thornton is seeking a Director of Tax Operations to join the team in Downers Grove, IL.

Position Summary:

Working in close collaboration with firm leadership, the Director – Tax Operations will need to be a dynamic and experienced leader. This position will be responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining our global firm’s overarching tax strategies and policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate current state and develop a strategy along with other key strategic business leaders relative to the overall approach to tax operations for the firm as well as the firm’s owners.
• Drive quality and seamless delivery through all aspects of the reporting and compliance process (e.g., federal, state/local, international, indirect, partnership K-1 process, etc.).
• Support the leadership with effective communication efforts to and on behalf of firm owners, (both individually and as a group), on relevant federal and state tax matters).
• Consult with firm leadership to develop and support tax positions reported in the firm’s US GAAP financial statements.
• Proactively engage business leaders and other subject matter experts with the firm to assess and manage key risks and opportunities.
• Manage tax authority proceedings including development of responses to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities.
• Provide on-the-ground, day-to-day leadership for the Tax Team and drive efficiencies and transformation through a leader-led technology enablement and process transformation.
• Support the firm’s efforts to identify, hire, develop and retain top tax function talent to support the overall firm objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Masters in Tax / Accounting preferred.
• CPA or JD/active law license required, LLM a plus.
• 10+ years of strategic tax experience with a large accounting firm, law firm, or corporate tax department of a multinational company.
• Comprehensive knowledge of US federal, state and international tax requirements for partnerships and corporations.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP reporting requirements.
• Ability to support, collaborate with and effectively communicate across the entire spectrum of leadership roles and all levels of leadership (e.g., Partnership Board, C-Suite, Business Unit Leaders, etc.)
• Recognized and proven experience leading a team of diverse professionals with emphasis on the identification and development of top talent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel on short notice and work additional hours as necessary.

The base salary range for this position in the firm's Downers Grove, IL office is between $184,000 and $276,000 per year. 

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In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.