Principal - Tax

Description

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Managing Principal, the Principal will:

• 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.

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• 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.
• 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.
• Prominent business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Proven capability to engage senior stakeholders and facilitate consensus effectively.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop innovative solutions tailored to the unique challenges presented by individual clients.
• High integrity and moral character; committed to following quality control standards.

About Sikich

Sikich offers the public and private sectors a diverse 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.

Sikich Total Rewards

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy: Activated on your first day with our organization.
• Comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge, and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Gross 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

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, 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.