Principal - Tax

Serving Clients

Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, fostering long-term relationships.
Understand client needs and translate them into actionable strategies and solutions.
Manage client expectations, resolve escalations, and ensure consistent value delivery.
Conduct executive-level presentations and facilitate strategic discussions.
Develop and execute account strategies to increase revenue and client impact.
Oversee engagement profitability, resource utilization, and overall client portfolio health.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in a relevant field, required, master’s degree, preferred
• Ten (10) plus years of experience in professional services, consulting, or a related field, required
• CPA certification, required for accounting Principals; and other relevant industry certifications, preferred

Skills

• Proven track record of leading client engagements and business development
• Recognized expertise in working with private equity backed portfolio companies
• Deep understanding of professional services delivery models and client lifecycle
• Experience in managing engagement budgets, expenses, and performance management
• Ability to articulate complex financial data and review significant findings
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to collaborate, influence, negotiate, and effectively coach employees and managers
• Familiarity with industry trends, regulatory environments, and competitive landscapes
• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
• Prominent capability to engage senior stakeholders and facilitate consensus effectively
• Demonstrated capacity to develop innovative solutions tailored to the unique challenges presented by individual clients

About Sikich

Sikich offers the public and private sectors a varied platform of professional services across consulting, technology and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams, and communities accelerate success.

Total Rewards

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive wellness program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.

Pay

The midpoint of the salary range for this role is $322,491. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.