Founding Tax SME

Chicago, IL | Full-Time | Luca IQ·Base Salary: $100,000 - $200,000·Employment Type: Full-time·Location: Chicago, IL (on site) - Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.·Experience: 3+ years·Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future·Health Benefits: Company covers 100% of employee medical, dental, and vision premiumsWe're partnering with a venture-backed technology company (Luca IQ) that is rethinking how tax returns are prepared, reviewed, and filed. Backed by experienced founders and building in a highly specialized space, the team is creating modern infrastructure to replace legacy tax software used by accounting firms today.This is not a traditional accounting role.We're seeking a CPA who wants to move beyond return preparation and help shape the future of tax technology. You'll work directly with founders and engineers to solve complex tax challenges, influence product direction, and help build software that thousands of tax professionals may eventually rely on.What You'll DoServe as a key member of the founding teamPartner closely with engineering to translate tax requirements into product functionalityIdentify edge cases, tax scenarios, and workflow improvementsPrepare and review complex individual tax returnsTest and validate tax calculations across a variety of scenariosHelp shape product strategy and roadmap decisionsProvide subject matter expertise on federal individual income tax and related entitiesWhat We're Looking ForCPA strongly preferredExperience preparing and reviewing individual tax returnsExperience with professional tax software such as UltraTax, CCH Axcess, Drake, Lacerte, ProSeries, or similar platformsStrong understanding of complex 1040 tax situationsExposure to partnerships, K-1s, trusts, estates, or other complex tax structures is highly valuedComfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environmentPassion for technology, automation, and improving how tax work gets doneIdeal BackgroundsTax ManagerSenior Tax Associate with review responsibilitiesPrivate Client Services / High-Net-Worth Tax professionalRegional CPA firm professionalBig 4 Private Client Services professionalTax professional with an interest in product, technology, or startups