Tax Manager - Public

DescriptionWe are looking for a skilled and experienced Tax Manager to join our team in the Northwest Suburbs. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is passionate about delivering exceptional tax and accounting services. As part of our team, you will play a key role in assisting clients with tax planning and compliance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting. Responsibilities: Handle the preparation and review of advanced tax filings across business entities, individuals, and trusts, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Build trusted client relationships by offering clear guidance and consistently high-quality service. Analyze nuanced tax questions and present practical recommendations to both clients and internal leadership. Partner with senior team members on assurance engagements to support thorough, well-executed deliverables. Lead annual tax provision work and monitor compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Leverage professional tax and workflow software to enhance accuracy, organization, and productivity. Coordinate multiple concurrent assignments, balancing timelines while upholding strong quality standards. Contribute to outreach and growth efforts aimed at attracting new business. Mentor entry level team members through coaching, training, and day-to-day support. Adhere to professional guidelines and regulatory expectations in all work performed.Requirements• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree preferred.• CPA certification or actively pursuing CPA exam completion.• Minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience, with expertise in corporate tax return preparation and entity formation.• Proficiency in tax software, including CCH ProSystem Fx and CaseWare.• Strong knowledge of annual income tax provisions and sales tax.• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines.• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build client relationships.• Commitment to delivering high-quality work and maintaining attention to detail.Job typePerm