Tax Manager - Greater Chicago, IL area
Who: A seasoned tax professional with strong expertise in partnership, corporate, and high-net-worth individual taxation.
What: Manage complex tax engagements, oversee compliance reviews, mentor staff, and serve as the primary client contact.
When: Hiring immediately to support the growing Chicago Metro market.
Where: Chicago metropolitan area with flexible work arrangements.
Why: To strengthen a dynamic tax practice by providing leadership, technical expertise, and exceptional client service.
Office Environment: Fast-paced, collaborative, growth-focused, and driven by integrity and professional development.
Salary: Competitive compensation supported by a comprehensive total rewards and benefits package.
Position Overview
The Tax Manager will oversee client tax compliance, identify planning opportunities, and lead engagement teams while supporting a diverse portfolio of middle-market clients across manufacturing, real estate, construction, and professional services.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage tax engagements and review complex individual, partnership, and entity returns.
- Provide estate, gift, and trust tax planning and compliance support for high-net-worth clients.
- Solve tax and business challenges for clients across multiple industries.
- Lead and mentor Tax Staff and Seniors in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Apply strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
- Deliver exceptional client service and support firm leaders in collaborative initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s preferred.
- Active CPA license required.
- 5+ years of public accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial role.
- Strong understanding of C- and S-Corporations, LLCs, and Partnerships.
- Extensive experience with pass-through entity taxation and partnership matters such as structuring, agreement review, allocations, compliance, and partner transactions.
- Experience with complex individual taxation; estate tax knowledge is a plus.
- Ability to understand client businesses and industry dynamics.
If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.
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