A well-established, independently owned public accounting firm with more than a century of history serving middle-market businesses and high-net-worth individuals is seeking to add a Tax Manager to its growing team. The firm offers the resources, client exposure, and career opportunities of a large organization while maintaining a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture. Professionals gain exposure to a diverse client base across industries including manufacturing, distribution, real estate, construction, technology, and professional services.
Position Overview
The Tax Manager will play a key role in leading client engagements, reviewing complex tax returns, providing strategic tax planning and consulting services, and mentoring developing professionals. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with business owners and leadership teams while contributing to the continued growth of the practice.
Role Responsibilities
Review complex tax returns for partnerships, corporations, and individual clients while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
Provide proactive tax planning, consulting, and tax-saving strategies tailored to client needs.
Mentor and develop tax staff and senior accountants, supporting their technical and professional growth.
Manage engagement planning, staffing, budgeting, and overall project execution.
Build and maintain strong client relationships while developing a deep understanding of client industries and business objectives.
Identify opportunities to expand service offerings and cultivate referral relationships with external professionals.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's in Taxation (MST) preferred.
Active CPA license required.
5+ years of public accounting tax experience, including leadership or management responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of partnership, corporate, and individual taxation.
Demonstrated client-service mindset with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage multiple engagements, mentor team members, and thrive in a collaborative environment.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, IL
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Corporate Taxunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
Entrepreneurshipunmatched
High Net Worthunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Professional Servicesunmatched
Project Executionunmatched
Public Accountingunmatched
Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relationsunmatched
Real Estateunmatched
Sales Managementunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Tax Accountingunmatched
Tax Planningunmatched
Tax Returnsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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