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Sikich

Tax Manager

Sikich, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777

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Tax Manager

in Springfield, IL, Decatur, IL, or Peoria, IL. Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. The Tax Manager will work closely with engagement leaders and other staff to ensure the efficient and timely completion of tax preparations and tax return compliance. Responsibilities include: Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements, including supervising tax planning and business succession planning engagements with the ability to manage to budget. Tax return compliance review including forms 1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065, and 1041. Consult with partners, businesses, and individual tax clients on various matters. Work with other CPA and Advisory and Technology service team members to provide comprehensive business solutions to middle market businesses and their stakeholders. Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key client sponsors and growing client base. Develop workforce through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff. Assist principles and senior leaders with generating new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships. Understand our service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients with our comprehensive solutions. Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training our team of up and coming professionals. Ensure professional development through ongoing education. Provide thoughtful leadership and insightful recommendations surrounding a broad range of complex issues by leveraging expertise and experience. To succeed in this role, you will need: BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or EA Certification required. 5+ years’ current public accounting experience. 2+ years’ experience leading teams, coaching, and mentoring staff. Experience with tax compliance including review of Form 1040, 1120, 1120-S, and 1065 tax returns. Proficiency with computerized tax software and Microsoft Office. Strong client rapport and project management skills. Ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment. Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Comfortable working in a remote environment. In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows: Servant Leader – You are hyper-focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture. Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions. Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units. Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible. Impact and Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives. Sikich offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. Paid holidays. Comprehensive wellness program. Flexible work arrangements. Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options. HSA employer contribution. 401(k) with employer contributions. CPA bonus with four paid exam days and four paid study days. Tuition reimbursement. Generous employee referral bonus program. Client referral bonus program. Pet insurance. FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities. Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

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