Our client, a local Chicago CPA firm, is seeking a Tax Manager to join their close-knit team. This role comes with a clear path to Partner (if wanted), offering the chance to build structure, strengthen client relationships, mentor staff, and have a lasting impact on the firm’s growth and future direction. This role comes with flexible work arrangements and the freedom to get involved beyond day-to-day tax work. It’s an ideal fit for a forward-thinking professional who wants to build toward long-term leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all aspects of the firm’s tax operations with a hands-on approach
- Manage preparation and review of a broad mix of individual, business, and trust/estate returns
- Supervise, mentor, and develop tax staff while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across engagements
- Partner with leadership to drive modernization efforts, including new technology adoption
- Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing proactive advisory support and responsive service
- Contribute to firm growth by creating structure, streamlining processes, and positioning the practice for long-term success
Qualifications
- Masters of Tax or LLM Tax, preferred
- 8+ years of tax experience in a manager-level role at a small or mid-sized CPA firm
- Strong experience with individual, partnership, S-Corp, and trust returns
- Entrepreneurial mindset, someone hungry to grow the practice, create structure, and help grow the firm
- Prior experience with ProSystem and UltraTax
- Strong technical and communication skills
Pay Transparency Statement: The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.
Compensation
Base pay range: $125,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types: Annual Bonus
Pay range provided by: Truity Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Accounting
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