Senior Tax Manager
Position Summary
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Technical Expertise
Leadership Competencies
Compensation and Benefits
Work Environment
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Tax Manager to serve as a strategic leader in our clients tax practice. The ideal candidate will bring advanced technical expertise, visionary leadership, and the ability to drive firm-wide tax strategy while managing complex, high-value client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide sophisticated, multi-dimensional tax planning and advisory services for complex, high-net-worth individual and corporate clients
- Develop and implement advanced tax strategies that optimize tax positioning and support long-term client financial objectives
- Lead and mentor multiple levels of tax professionals, including Tax Managers, Seniors, and Staff Accountants
- Directly manage significant client relationships with a focus on strategic business advisory
- Conduct advanced tax research on intricate tax issues, emerging legislation, and complex regulatory environments
- Oversee and personally review high-complexity tax returns across multiple entity types
- Represent the firm in sophisticated client interactions, including complex audit representations and IRS communications
- Drive firm-wide tax practice innovation, including technology integration and process optimization
- Develop and implement professional development programs for tax team
- Actively participate in business development and firm growth strategies
- Serve as a thought leader in tax strategy and compliance
- Ensure consistent quality and compliance across all tax practice deliverables
- Collaborate with firm leadership to shape overall strategic direction
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Master's degree in Taxation preferred
- Active CPA license with minimum 10 years of progressive tax experience
- Extensive expertise in corporate, individual, partnership, and international taxation
- Proven track record of developing innovative, strategic tax solutions
- Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and international tax regulations
- Demonstrated leadership in complex tax planning and advisory services
- Exceptional analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities
Technical Expertise
- Expert-level proficiency in advanced tax preparation software
- Advanced data analytics and tax technology skills
- Deep understanding of multi-jurisdictional tax implications
- Expertise in tax planning for complex business structures
- Advanced knowledge of international tax strategies
- Comprehensive understanding of emerging tax technologies
Leadership Competencies
- Exceptional strategic thinking and business acumen
- Strong team development and mentorship skills
- Ability to communicate complex tax concepts to diverse audiences
- Proven client relationship management at executive levels
- Innovative approach to tax strategy and firm growth
- High emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership style
Compensation and Benefits
- Highly competitive base salary with significant performance-based compensation
- Comprehensive executive-level benefits package
- Professional development and advanced training opportunities
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Retirement planning and investment programs
- Flexible working arrangements
Work Environment
- Modern, technologically advanced office in Park Ridge
- Collaborative and innovative corporate culture
- Hybrid work model
- Opportunities for national and international client engagement
- Dynamic, high-performance professional environment