Tax Manager

Position Overview

Join our clients dynamic tax practice as a Tax Manager, where you'll lead client engagements, develop staff, and contribute to firm growth while leveraging your technical expertise in partnership, corporate, and individual taxation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified candidate to join a well recognised Top firm in Chicago, IL.

Technical Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive tax services including:
  • Review of partnership, corporate, and individual tax returns
  • Federal, foreign, state, and local tax compliance
  • Tax estimated payments and extensions
  • Federal and state tax audit assistance
• Partner with client management to:
  • Determine strategic tax objectives and methodologies
  • Analyze broader impacts of tax decisions
  • Develop and implement tax solutions
• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities:
  • Federal and state tax credits
  • Tax savings from new legislation
  • Strategic planning initiatives
• Drive technological excellence:
  • Maximize use of CCH Axcess and related tax technologies
  • Ensure team adherence to technology standards
  • Optimize workflow efficiency
• Manage engagement economics:
  • Oversee billing and collections
  • Monitor project realization
  • Maintain budget accountability

Client and Team Leadership

• Business Development
  • Participate in networking events and industry functions
  • Attend and contribute to client meetings
  • Support proposal development and sales initiatives
• Staff Development
  • Lead teams of 1-2 associates per engagement
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship
  • Foster professional growth and development
• Key Relationships
  • Collaborate with firm leadership (Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners)
  • Interface with client executives (Controllers, CFOs, C-Suite)
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships

Firm Contributions

• Professional Development
  • Participate in CORE training program
  • Develop core competencies
  • Engage in continuous learning
• Strategic Initiatives
  • Support recruiting efforts (campus and experienced)
  • Facilitate internal training sessions
  • Participate in mentoring program
  • Contribute thought leadership content

Required Qualifications

• Professional Credentials
  • Active CPA license or Bar License
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
  • 5+ years of public accounting experience
• Location Requirements
  • Based in or willing to relocate to Chicago area
  • Available for regional client travel with occasional overnight stays
  • Ability to attend firm-wide training events and programs

Work Environment

• Collaborative team atmosphere
• Professional growth opportunities
• Direct interaction with firm leadership
• Client-facing role with significant responsibility
• Hybrid work model with on-site client requirements

This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and advancement within the firm. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical skills with excellent client service and team leadership abilities.