Join a team of innovative financial professionals as we solve complex challenges and lead our clients to success. Here, our people enjoy a culture that is flexible, family-friendly and committed to both your career growth and a healthy work-life balance. View job openings.

Mission statement

Our mission is two-fold. Every day, we strive to improve our clients’ businesses by serving as their trusted advisors. What matters to them, matters to us. At the same time, we are equally focused on supporting our team members as we grow our careers and enjoy balanced lives.

non-traditional benefits

True Work-Life Balance

Family Friendly

Our work is important, but our families come first. As a member of our team, you will be encouraged to take the time you need to be with your family.

Flex Time

We take a practical approach to work hours. Here, you’ll largely be able to create your own schedule, as long as you meet established goals.

Training

Having an informed team with an up-to-date skillset is critical to delivering exceptional service. That’s why, as an employee, we will continually invest in your education. It’s good for your career, our clients, and our company.

our values

Every decision we make is shaped by our values.

At Dugan + Lopatka, our culture is founded by a set of values shared by our employees and management. These include Truth With Integrity, Balance of Work & Rest, Stewardship, and Worth of the Individual, among others. These core tenets are critical to the way we do business and how we interact with our fellow team members every day.

Our Core Values

Our Benefits

What We Offer Our Employees

  • Medical & Dental Insurance

    Dugan + Lopatka maintains a group comprehensive major medical insurance and dental plan for employees working 30 hours or more per week.

  • Life Insurance

    The firm maintains a group term life insurance plan for employees working 24 hours or more per week of which the premium is paid by the firm.

  • Disability Insurance

    The firm maintains a long term group disability income insurance plan for employees, paid by the firm.

  • 401(k)

    Dugan + Lopatka offers a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution. There is a 90-day wait period to participate.

  • Cafeteria Plan

    The firm maintains for employees a cafeteria plan or flexible benefits plan, which includes a pre-tax insurance plan, a medical expense reimbursement plan, a dependent care assistance plan and a disability insurance reimbursement plan.

  • Vacation, Personal and Sick Days

    Dugan + Lopatka offers vacation, personal and sick days.

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Current Job Openings

  • Tax Manager (Full-Time)

    Dugan + Lopatka is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join our growing Tax Department. This role is designed for a technically strong professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality work, managing client relationships, and leading engagement execution.

    This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Chicago’s western suburbs, serving closely held businesses, their owners, and related entities.

    Responsibilities:

    • Review and manage preparation of federal and state income tax returns for closely held businesses, individuals, and trusts
    • Own engagements from planning through delivery, including timelines, staffing, and client communication
    • Ensure work is complete, accurate, and supported by clear documentation
    • Analyze and resolve technical tax issues; escalate when appropriate
    • Provide direct, actionable feedback to staff and seniors; support development through coaching
    • Communicate proactively with clients to manage expectations and deliverables
    • Maintain accountability for engagement timelines, budgets, and overall execution
    • Contribute to and help lead tax planning and advisory engagements, focusing on practical outcomes
    • Manage multiple engagements while maintaining quality and responsiveness
    • Support continuous improvement in processes, workflow, and team communication

    Qualifications:

    • 3+ years of experience at the manager level in public accounting
    • Strong technical foundation across pass-through entities, individual taxation, and multi-state compliance
    • Demonstrated ability to independently manage engagements and make informed technical decisions
    • High attention to detail
    • Strong organizational and time management skills; able to prioritize effectively across competing demands
    • Clear, direct communicator with both clients and internal teams
    • CPA or EA required
    • International Tax Experience a plus, but not required.

    What Success Looks Like in This Role:

    • Deliverables are complete, accurate, and technically sound
    • Clients experience clear ownership and proactive communication
    • Engagements stay on track through early identification and resolution of issues
    • Staff receive timely, actionable feedback and continue to develop
    • Work progresses independently with appropriate judgment and initiative

    Benefits:

    Dugan + Lopatka offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and overall well-being, including:

    • Competitive compensation
    • Flexible scheduling and hybrid work arrangements
    • Generous paid time off and firm-wide holidays
    • Medical and dental insurance
    • 401(k) plan with employer contribution
    • Paid parental leave after 12 months of service
    • Continuing education and technical development support
    • Paid professional membership dues
    • Firm-sponsored events and team activities

    About Our Company

    Founded in 1974, Dugan + Lopatka serves clients throughout Chicagoland and beyond. As a full-service public accounting firm, we specialize in privately held businesses, their owners, and nonprofit organizations. Our team of approximately 45 professionals combines technical expertise with a collaborative, practical approach to client service.

    To apply, send your resume to Andrew.Schmidt@duganlopatka.com.

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  • Accounting + Advisory Services Associate

    Innovative accounting firm Dugan + Lopatka CPAs is seeking an Accounting + Advisory Services Associate. In this role, you will work with the Accounting + Advisory Services department to provide business clients with actionable insights into their business operations using timely and reliable data.

    Responsibilities

    • Perform compilation and review engagements.
    • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
    • Prepare business tax returns and opportunities to provide tax planning services to business clients.
    • Prepare payroll and sales tax returns.
    • Perform outsourced accounting services for business and nonprofit clients, including bill paying, payroll, financial statement preparation, budgeting, grant reporting, review and discuss financials with clients.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required)
    • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
    • Experience using QuickBooks (preferred)
    • Self-starter
    • Strong analytical and communication skills
    • Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines
    • Motivation to grow your career and learn new things
    • Ability to thrive in a team environment

    About Our Firm

    Founded in 1974, Dugan + Lopatka CPAs is a full-service accounting firm located in the western Chicago suburb of Warrenville. We specialize in middle-market private companies and larger nonprofit organizations, serving clients across a variety of industries.

    As a full-service CPA firm, we provide a wide range of accounting solutions, from tax compliance and planning to auditing, M&A, outsourced accounting, specialized services, and more. Our team is a diverse group of CPAs, bringing together decades of experience and specialized expertise in key industries. Together, we help clients navigate complex challenges, make data-driven decisions with confidence, and accomplish their business goals.

    At D+L, we believe that the success of any organization ultimately comes down to people and relationships. For our clients, we not only deliver exceptional accounting services; we build relationships founded on integrity, trust, and understanding. Within our own firm, we foster an inclusive, healthy working environment where a diverse team can thrive.

    That’s D+L. That’s Accounting for What Matters.

    Why Join D+L?

    • Opportunities for Growth and Advancement: You will have numerous opportunities to grow your skillset, cultivate relationships, and challenge yourself with new experiences.
    • A Culture that Values What You Value: Our core values are centered on the things that matter most to our team: Truth with Integrity, Balance of Work and Rest, Stewardship, and Worth of the Individual. Every day, we strive to incorporate these values into our policies and company culture.
    • Genuine work-life balance: We offer flex time, family-friendly scheduling, remote work options, and other nontraditional benefits that help our employees prioritize their health and out-of-work life.
    • A Smart Workplace: Located in Warrenville, our modern office space features an airy, open-concept design with natural light and numerous amenities, including an advanced air-ionization system, a fitness facility, a coffee bar, and more. Our convenient suburban location is minutes from I-88, making it easy to commute to D+L from anywhere in Chicagoland.
    • Exceptional Benefits: D+L offers a healthy, family-friendly working environment that goes beyond the traditional benefits package you’ll find at most firms. Some of our key benefits include:
      • Flex time, allowing employees significant control over their own schedules
      • Competitive pay and PTO
      • Continued education and training opportunities
      • Medical, dental, life and disabilities insurance
      • 401(k) with an employer contribution and no wait period
      • A family-first culture that encourages team members to prioritize their personal lives

    To apply, submit your resume to mike.lee@duganlopatka.com.

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  • Future Career Opportunities: Students, Graduates, & Young Professionals

    Ready to start building your career in accounting?

    We always welcome resumes from students preparing to graduate, recent graduates, and young professionals interested in future opportunities with us. Keep reading for more details about what it’s like to work at D+L.

    Find Where You Fit

    Our team works with privately held businesses, their owners, and nonprofit organizations across a range of accounting needs. Working at a mid-size firm also means you have opportunities to collaborate across departments, learn from different areas of accounting, and build relationships with the people behind the businesses and organizations we serve.

    Depending on your interests and experience, opportunities may be available within our:

    Grow With Us

    Your first years in accounting should give you a strong foundation for everything that comes next. At D+L, we invest in continuing education, technical training, and hands-on learning to help our team members build their skills and advance their careers.

    Our size also gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution early in your career. You can ask questions, share ideas, learn directly from experienced professionals, and see the impact of your work.

    What We Look For

    For entry-level accounting opportunities, we typically look for candidates who have:

    • A bachelor’s degree in accounting
    • CPA eligibility preferred
    • Strong analytical and communication skills
    • Motivation to learn new things and grow their career
    • The ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment

    Students who are still completing their accounting degree are also encouraged to share their resumes for future consideration.

    Why D+L?

    We want our employees to build successful careers without putting the rest of their lives on hold. Our culture reflects that commitment through professional development, collaboration, flexibility, and a genuine focus on the individual.

    Dugan + Lopatka offers benefits designed to support professional growth and overall well-being, including:

    • Flexible scheduling and hybrid work arrangements
    • Generous paid time off and firm-wide holidays
    • Medical and dental insurance
    • 401(k) plan with employer contribution
    • Continuing education and technical development support
    • Paid professional membership dues
    • Firm-sponsored events and team activities

    About D+L

    Founded in 1974, Dugan + Lopatka serves clients throughout Chicagoland and beyond. As a full-service public accounting firm, we specialize in privately held businesses, their owners, and nonprofit organizations. Our team of approximately 45 professionals combines technical expertise with a collaborative, practical approach to client service.

    Start the Conversation

    Your first opportunity with D+L may begin by simply introducing yourself.

    To be considered for future opportunities, send your resume to Natalie.Borcean@duganlopatka.com.

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