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Senior Tax Consultant

CFS
  • Hoffman Estates, IL
    7 days ago
    CFS

    Job Description



    Senior Tax Consultant



    Senior Tax Consultant Overview


    Reporting to the VP of Accounting & Finance, the Senior Tax Consultant will serve as a trusted subject matter expert on federal, state, and international tax issues. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who can quickly evaluate tax positions, identify risks, and deliver practical, business-focused recommendations.


    Key Responsibilities of the Senior Tax Consultant


    Corporate Tax Compliance



    • Review federal and multi-state corporate income tax returns prepared by external advisors.

    • Analyze supporting schedules, book-to-tax adjustments, apportionment calculations, and tax positions.

    • Assist with estimated tax calculations and filing requirements.

    • Provide guidance to finance stakeholders on tax compliance matters.


    Tax Accounting & Provision Support



    • Support quarterly and annual tax provision reviews under ASC 740.

    • Review deferred tax calculations and uncertain tax positions.

    • Advise on tax accounting impacts related to business transactions.


    Audit & Tax Authority Support



    • Assist with responses to federal, state, and local tax notices and audits.

    • Coordinate documentation and information requests.

    • Partner with management and external advisors to evaluate audit findings and resolutions.


    Multi-State & International Tax



    • Conduct nexus reviews and evaluate state filing obligations.

    • Review state apportionment methodologies and tax positions.

    • Support transfer pricing and intercompany tax matters.

    • Coordinate with external tax advisors on international tax considerations.


    Special Projects



    • Provide technical expertise for tax-related initiatives and projects.

    • Support additional tax compliance, reporting, and accounting activities as needed.


    Qualifications of the Senior Tax Consultant



    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field preferred.

    • 7+ years of corporate tax experience.

    • Strong experience reviewing federal and multi-state corporate income tax returns.

    • Deep understanding of ASC 740 and corporate tax accounting principles.

    • Experience supporting tax audits and collaborating with external tax advisors.

    • Advanced Excel and analytical skills.

    • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.



    Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment screening may be required.


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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHoffman Estates, IL
    IndustryFinancial Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

    About Company

    Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

    CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

    Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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    • Corporate Complianceunmatched
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    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Income Taxunmatched
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    • People Managementunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • State Taxunmatched
    • Tax Accountingunmatched
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    • Transfer Pricingunmatched

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