Accounting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Fiduciary, Finance, Financial Planning, High Net Worth, Leadership, Local Tax, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Private Client Services, Professional Services, Public Accounting, State Tax, Strategic Planning, Tax Accounting, Tax Planning, Tax Regulations, Tax Returns, Team Building, Technical Leadership
Private Client Tax Manager / Senior Manager
Location: Greater Chicago Area
Work Arrangement: Full-Time
Salary: $130,000 – $200,000 per year
About the Organization
Our client is a respected professional services and tax advisory organization specializing in delivering comprehensive accounting, tax, and consulting solutions to individuals, families, and privately held businesses. The organization provides personalized advisory services focused on long-term financial planning, wealth preservation, and complex tax compliance.
With a strong commitment to technical excellence, client relationships, and professional development, the firm supports high-net-worth clients through sophisticated tax planning and strategic advisory solutions.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Private Client Tax Manager / Senior Manager to lead tax engagements for high-net-worth (HNW) individuals, families, trusts, estates, and private wealth clients.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in individual and fiduciary taxation, exceptional client relationship skills, and experience managing complex tax engagements within a public accounting environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesTax Engagement Management
- Lead and manage tax engagements for high-net-worth individuals and private wealth clients.
- Review and oversee preparation of:
- Individual tax returns
- Gift tax returns
- Estate tax returns
- Trust tax returns
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
- Provide technical review and guidance on complex tax matters.
Tax Planning & Advisory
- Develop proactive tax planning strategies for individuals, families, trusts, and estates.
- Provide advisory support related to wealth preservation and tax optimization.
- Research complex tax issues and communicate recommendations to clients.
Client Relationship Management
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with high-net-worth clients.
- Serve as a primary advisor and point of contact for assigned engagements.
- Collaborate with senior leadership on complex client matters.
Leadership & Team Development
- Mentor and develop junior tax professionals.
- Review workpapers and provide technical guidance.
- Support team collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Active CPA license required.
- 7+ years of public accounting tax experience.
- Strong expertise in:
- Individual taxation
- Gift taxation
- Estate taxation
- Trust taxation
- Private wealth advisory services
- Strong leadership, communication, and client advisory skills.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced tax professional specializing in HNW and private client services.
- Strong background in public accounting environments.
- Skilled at managing complex tax engagements and client relationships.
- Passionate about mentoring teams and delivering high-quality advisory services.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $130,000 – $200,000 annually
- Full-time opportunity
- Career growth within a professional tax advisory environment