Corporate Tax Senior Manager

Corporate Tax Senior Manager
Location: Chicago, IL 60601
Work Model: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days in office – effective March 2026)
Position Type: Full-Time
The Corporate Tax Senior Manager will be part of the Corporate Tax practice, leading corporate tax compliance, ASC 740 income tax provision, and strategic tax planning engagements. This role includes managing multiple client relationships, leading engagement teams, and contributing to business development. It is a key leadership role with a clear path to Partner or Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple tax engagements across industries from planning through execution
• Provide strategic tax planning, compliance, and consulting expertise
• Conduct primary and secondary review of complex tax returns and ASC 740 provisions
• Manage engagement economics (budget, realization, utilization, AR, expenses)
• Drive business development, identify growth opportunities, and expand client relationships
• Serve as primary client contact and build strong relationships with stakeholders
• Mentor, develop, and evaluate staff across multiple levels
• Research complex tax issues and provide technical guidance
• Collaborate with internal specialists including WNTO
• Ensure adherence to professional standards and confidentiality
• Participate in industry events and professional development

Must-Have Requirements

• Active CPA or JD/active law license (CPA strongly required)
• 5–7+ years of progressive tax compliance or tax consulting experience
• Strong experience in ASC 740 tax provision (prep, review, audit)
• Recent experience with Top 20 public accounting firms
• Willingness to work hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite in Chicago office)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Required Skills

• Deep expertise in corporate income tax & ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and corporate tax regulations
• Experience in multi-state taxation, international tax, and transfer pricing
• Strong engagement management and leadership experience
• Excellent analytical, technical, and tax technology skills
• Exceptional communication, client management, and presentation skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in public accounting / professional services (Top 20 firms preferred)
• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision (OTP)
• Exposure to diverse industries (Manufacturing, Technology, Pharma, etc.)
• Stable career progression (no frequent job changes)

Core Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Strategic thinking and business development
• Client relationship management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to manage multiple complex engagements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (Required)
• Master's in Taxation / LLM / JD (Preferred)