Hybrid Managing Director, Employment Tax

at Aprio

• Job title: Managing Director, Employment Tax
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $200,000 - $350,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• Managing Director overseeing employment tax compliance and advisory services at a leading CPA firm. Leading a team to maximize tax opportunities and ensure compliance for clients' payroll tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive employment tax practice strategies that align with organizational goals and requirements.
• Oversee all aspects of employment tax compliance, including payroll tax filings, reporting on behalf of clients.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of employment tax professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Advise senior management and stakeholders on employment tax implications related to business operations, mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings.
• Monitor changes in employment tax legislation and facilitate timely communication and adaptation for client education.
• Participate and help drive market growth both through external new client additions and internal expansion of services.
• Drive process improvements and leverage technology to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the employment tax practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, JD, or equivalent) preferred.
• Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in employment tax, payroll tax, or related fields, with demonstrated leadership in a senior management or director-level role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local employment tax laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-specialists.
• Proven track record in managing teams, projects, and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options