About this role
Tax Manager
Join a rapidly growing public accounting firm with three offices throughout the Chicago area and a reputation for developing top talent. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Tax Manager seeking a highly flexible environment, strong work-life balance, and a clear path for long-term career growth.
As a Tax Manager, you will lead tax engagements, review complex tax returns, mentor staff, and serve as a trusted advisor to privately held businesses and their owners. The firm offers both hybrid and remote flexibility, with remote opportunities available for professionals who have demonstrated exceptional tenure and career stability.
What You'll Do
- Manage and review complex tax engagements for privately held companies and high-net-worth individuals.
- Review tax returns prepared by staff and senior accountants, with a primary focus on technical review and quality control.
- Provide proactive tax planning, consulting, and advisory services to clients.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while serving as a trusted business advisor.
- Mentor, coach, and develop tax professionals across the practice.
- Collaborate with partners and firm leadership on client service initiatives and business growth strategies.
- Stay current on federal, state, and local tax regulations and emerging tax developments.
Qualifications
- CPA license required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5-10+ years of public accounting or wealth management tax experience
- Must currently be a Tax Manager or Tax Supervisor at a CPA firm or wealth management firm
- Experience serving primarily privately held businesses, owners, and high-net-worth clients
- Strong technical tax knowledge across multiple entity types
- Proven leadership, client management, and staff development experience
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Hybrid schedule with remote flexibility available for professionals with strong tenure
- Competitive compensation package: $130,000 - $160,000 + Bonus
- Flex work hours
- Busy season averages only 50-55 hours per week
- Unlimited PTO
- Relaxed summer schedule
- Family-oriented culture with frequent team outings, celebrations, and culture-building events
- Recently recognized as one of Chicago's Best Places to Work for New Hires
- Clear advancement opportunities with a long-term path toward leadership
- Access to resources and collaboration across three Chicago-area offices
- One-and-done interview process
If you're a Tax Manager seeking a firm that values flexibility, work-life balance, professional growth, and a collaborative culture, we'd love to connect with you. This is an opportunity to join a respected and growing organization that continues to invest in its people and promote from within. Apply or email your resume !