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We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.
RSM has an exciting opportunity for a Tax Partner to join the Financial Services (FS) practice in our Chicago headquarters. This role provides an opportunity to join a high-performing, high-growth tax practice while working with complex clients in the Financial Services / Asset Management space (including private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds). As a Tax Partner for RSM, you will lead the efforts of multiple teams on client engagements and drive growth and profitability by generating new revenue on existing clients, cross selling into other lines of business, and developing new clients for the practice. This Partner will work closely with RSM’s National Financial Services tax industry leader to develop strategies and initiatives to further grow the Asset Management tax practice.
As a Tax Partner with RSM, you will have an important role in mentoring and coaching our people to achieve challenging and rewarding careers and developing them into future leaders for our firm.
Qualifications
12+ years of experience in business taxation working for a Big 4 or a large national, regional or local accounting firm; or equivalent in law firms or industry with a focus on Financial Services clients including: Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Hedge Funds
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
CPA, JD, LLM, or EA
Extensive tax compliance & consulting experience serving Financial Services clients
Must be able to support financial growth efforts and manage a book of business.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred qualifications
A proven record of simultaneously managing multiple projects and engagement teams for various clients
Project management and critical thinking skills
Ability to generate new business and extend service opportunities
Experience preparing or reviewing accounting for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740
Experience in dealing with international tax matters
Chicago, IL
RSM US LLP is a limited liability partnership and the U.S. member firm of RSM International, a global network of independent audit, tax, and consulting firms. The member firms of RSM International collaborate to provide services to global clients, but are separate and distinct legal entities which cannot obligate each other. Each member firm is responsible only for its own acts and omissions, and not for those of any other party.
RSM US Wealth Management LLC is a limited liability company that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and other wealth management services to individuals and businesses. RSM US Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisor.
RSM’s purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities through world-class audit, tax and consulting services focused on middle market businesses. The clients we serve are the engine of global commerce and economic growth, and we are focused on developing leading professionals and services to meet their evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment. RSM US LLP is the U.S. member of RSM International, a global network of independent audit, tax and consulting firms with more than 43,000 people in over 120 countries.