Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sikich is hiring a Principal to lead and develop its Not-for-Profit Tax team. The role oversees client relationships and compliance, mentors staff, collaborates across departments, and identifies opportunities to improve and grow services for nonprofit clients.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Not-for-profit Tax team
Develop and maintain strong relationships with non-profit clients, providing exceptional client service and addressing their unique needs
Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and best practices
Mentor and develop staff, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional growth
Collaborate with other departments within the firm to provide comprehensive services to non-profit clients
Stay current with industry trends and developments and proactively identify opportunities for growth and improvement within the non-profit audit practice
Skills
Strong leadership and team management
Technical experience in not-for-profit tax - 15 years, CPA required
Strong business development and history of growth
Strong knowledge of non-profit accounting standards and regulations
Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture
Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions
Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units
Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible
Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives
Benefits
Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy: full-time employees are encouraged, as their role permits, to use paid time off for personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.; available from the first day, with no accrual wait.
Paid holidays during the year, including nine paid holidays annually.
Time off during the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
Comprehensive wellness program, with activities trackable through the wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.
Flexible work arrangements.
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options.
HSA employer contribution.
Paid Parental Bonding Leave covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
401(k) with employer contributions.
CPA bonus, four paid exam days, and four paid study days.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee referral bonus program.
Client referral bonus program.
Pet insurance.
FORCE community volunteer program: up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer in local communities.
Company Overview
Sikich is a Chicago-based investment banking firm offering expert M&A and capital markets advisory services tailored to the middle market. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is
Company H1B Sponsorship
Sikich has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 3 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 1 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.