Tax Manager ON-SITE
Location: Lincolnshire, IL | Work arrangement: ON-SITE
Compensation: $120,000–$150,000 base (depending on experience), plus additional earning potential tied to client responsibility | Employment: Full-time
Experience: 6–10+ years | Openings: 1
Our Ref: GEN-0026 | Client Ref: 3W85X83V
Company Confidential
About the Company
A well-established CPA firm providing tax, audit, and advisory services to closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and nonprofit organizations.
The Role
The Tax Manager plays a critical leadership role in the firm's tax practice: reviewing complex returns, conducting tax research, and managing client relationships. This person oversees tax engagements from start to finish while mentoring junior staff and working closely with firm leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Review complex federal and multi-state tax returns, including 1040, 1120, 1120-S, 1065, and 1041
- Perform advanced tax research and planning for closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and partnerships
- Manage and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
- Oversee tax engagements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
- Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior tax professionals
- Collaborate with partners on complex tax matters and client strategies
- Take part in client meetings and provide technical guidance as needed
Requirements
- 6-10+ years of public accounting tax experience
- Active CPA license required
- Strong review experience across all major return types
- Demonstrated strength in tax research and planning
- Experience with federal and multi-state taxation
- Background working with closely held businesses and HNW clients
- Stable employment history; minimal job changes preferred
- Master's in Taxation considered a plus
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary of $120,000-$150,000
- Health insurance
- 401(k) with a 4% employer match
- CPA support and professional development assistance
- Approximately 3 weeks of starting PTO
Schedule and Location
Monday to Friday, standard business hours, in the office in Lincolnshire, IL. Commuting or relocating is required, and English is required.
Interested? Apply for this role (Ref GEN-0026)