General informationName Director, Washington National Tax Office
Posting Title Director, Washington National Tax Office - Compensation & Benefits
Ref # 2237431
Date Published Friday, August 21, 2026
City Chicago
State Illinois
Country United States
Job Category Tax Specialty
Advertised Location US-FL-Tampa Bay, US-GA-Atlanta, US-IL-Chicago, US-MA-Boston, US-MN-Minneapolis, US-TN-Nashville, US-TX-Houston, US-VA-Tysons
Working time Full Time
Description & RequirementsAs a member of WNTO, you will have the opportunity to serve as a national thought leader in your tax focus area. WNTO members proactively monitor evolving legislation, guidance, and case law, then work with each other and the broader Forvis Mazars team to translate complex tax issues into meaningful communications, develop value-added service offerings, provide innovative insights, support strategic tax planning for key Firm clients, and build the Firm's brand through educational presentations and networking.
Forvis Mazars WNTO is currently seeking an individual with deep knowledge and demonstrated experience in the taxation of compensation and benefits to join our team.
If you demonstrate an uncommon commitment to tax technical excellence, possess the practical ability to apply relevant tax authority to real-world situations, enjoy collaborative problem solving, and have a passion for serving others through education and relationship building, this is the position for you.
What You Will Do:- Providing insights and analysis on evolving legislation, guidance and case law to the Firm team and their clients.
- Building the Firm network of key relationships within the tax community.
- Providing relevant information through existing channels so legislators and those tasked with governance are adequately informed about tax policy issues and the practical implementation considerations that impact Forvis Mazars and our clients.
- Identifying opportunities to create new service offerings or improve existing services.
- Developing and deploying service model platforms, strategies and solutions based on judicial or legislative developments.
- Driving the creation and launch of new national tax service lines in collaboration with the Tax Specialty team.
- Growing the Firm's brand as a thought leader in tax through publishing, presenting and other market facing opportunities.
- Supporting Firm tax professionals as an active member of the tax strategy team on selected proposals and key client matters.
- Completing engagements for complex, high value specialty work.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation, or Juris Doctor
- 10+ years or more of tax experience with a large accounting firm, law firm or relevant tax policymaking entity CPA license and/or J.D. or L.L.M
- Strong critical thinking and reasoning skills.
- Extensive knowledge and experience relating to the taxation of compensation and benefits, including executive compensation, retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and IRC sections 83, 162(m), and 409A.
- Uncommon ability to efficiently read, digest and insightfully apply complex and evolving tax authority to real world facts and circumstances.
- An aptitude for identifying, developing and deploying sound tax strategies and solutions to complex challenges.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to adapt, be responsive, and provide an unmatched client experience.
- A love of continuous learning and a commitment to excellence.
- A passion for serving clients, supporting colleagues, and developing others.
Preferred Qualifications:- 8+ or more years of tax experience focused on the taxation of compensation and benefits, especially executive compensation
- Published author and presenter on the taxation of compensation and benefits, including executive compensation.
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Massachusetts Wage TransparencyPursuant to the Massachusetts' Wage Transparency Act, the salary range displayed is for the Massachusetts market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
MA Minimum Salary (USD) $ 157200
MA Maximum Salary (USD) $ 326600
Minnesota Wage TransparencyPursuant to the Minnesota's Wage Transparency Act, the salary range displayed is for the Minnesota market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
MN Minimum Salary (USD) $ 142900
MN Maximum Salary (USD) $ 296900
Illinois Wage TransparencyPursuant to Illinois' Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
IL Minimum Salary (USD) $ 157200
IL Maximum Salary (USD) $ 326600
Virginia Wage TransparencyPursuant to Virginia's Equal Pay Law, the salary range displayed is for the Virginia market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
VA Minimum Salary ( USD) $ 171500
VA Maximum Salary (USD) $ 356300
