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Tax Partner | R&D

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
Expert/Leader
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
Expert/Leader
Leads tax client engagements and provides strategic and technical guidance, drives business development and revenue growth, expands market presence, builds referral networks, and develops high-performing teams. The Partner also oversees complex engagements, mentors talent, supports succession planning, and contributes to firm strategy and cross-firm collaboration.
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About Aprio 

At Aprio, we empower partners to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose. We recognize that seasoned professionals seek more than just a position — they seek a growth platform where contributions are valued and rewarded. 

If you’re looking for a collaborative, entrepreneurial firm that provides boundless opportunities to take your practice to the next level, we invite you to… Grow with Aprio. 

Position Overview 
The Partner role at Aprio is a leadership position responsible for leading client engagements, expanding market presence, developing and mentoring talent, and contributing to the firm’s long term strategic direction. Partners act as stewards of the Aprio brand, delivering excellence in client service while driving revenue growth, operational effectiveness, and cross firm collaboration. 

Responsibilities

    Client Leadership & Service Delivery 
    • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering high value strategic, technical, and operational guidance. 

    • Provide executive oversight on complex engagements to ensure quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction. 

    • Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging business needs that impact client operations. 

    • Drive exceptional client experiences aligned with Aprio’s service standards. 

    Business Development & Growth 
    • Develop and execute growth plans that expand Aprio’s market presence in designated practice areas or industry niches. 

    • Build and maintain strong referral networks, strategic partnerships, and market relationships. 

    • Identify new opportunities for service expansion, innovative offerings, and cross firm synergies. 

    • Represent Aprio internally and externally as a leader committed to firm culture and values. 

    Talent Development & Team Leadership 
    • Recruit, mentor, and develop top talent within the practice area. 

    • Lead engagement teams by modeling accountability, collaboration, and advocacy for employee growth. 

    • Provide performance oversight, career coaching, and succession planning support. 

    • Foster a diverse, inclusive, high trust environment that enables teams to excel. 

Qualifications

    Required
  • 12+ years of experience with demonstrated track record of leadership within a professional services firm.

  • Strong technical expertise and active CPA in the relevant discipline (SALT R&D).

  • Proven success driving revenue growth, client expansion, and practice development.

  • Reputation for exceptional client service, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership.

  • Demonstrated ability to mentor, inspire, and build high performing teams.

  • High ethical standards.

  • Preferred
  • Experience operating in high growth, multilocation, or national firm environments.

  • Prior partner or executive leadership experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services. 

Aprio Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

35 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 690, Chicago, United States, 60601

Aprio Libertyville, Illinois, USA Office

736 Florsheim Dr Ste 10, Libertyville, United States, 60048

Aprio Schaumburg, Illinois, USA Office

1051 Perimeter Dr, 9th Floor, Schaumburg, United States, 60173

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