Grant Thornton (US)
Employment Tax Manager – Wealth and Employer Solutions
As the Employment Tax Manager, you will lead the employment tax segment within the Wealth and Employer Solutions practice ("WES") and focus on assisting our clients and tax/consulting professionals with a variety of issues related to employment tax and payroll‑related matters, including those arising from recent legislation and regulations.
Responsibilities
Address, research, and consult on complex technical issues specific to employment tax, federal and state unemployment tax, employee and tax reporting and payroll withholding/remittance requirements.
Work closely with the Mergers & Integration Tax team to identify risk management issues related to corporate transaction activity involving payroll taxes, employment tax reporting and remittance, and related areas.
Collaborate with the Advisory Service Line on employment tax issues regarding the implementation of payroll‑related software.
Identify risk mitigation solutions for clients.
Conduct payroll tax audits and reviews.
Provide timely and creative responses to technical inquiries from operating offices, either resolving issues directly or engaging appropriate resources within the WES practice.
Facilitate and participate in firm‑wide training and communications relating to employment tax consulting matters.
Work closely with partners, managing directors, managers, and staff in an integrated approach to client service and new business development.
Monitor technical developments and write articles for publication in the firm’s "Hot Topics" newsletter.
Develop staff so they can focus on employment tax work.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related subject area.
CPA, CPP, or law degree.
Minimum of five years of experience in employment tax or payroll tax, benefits, and/or compensation with a specific concentration in employment tax consulting.
Superior analytical and technical skills.
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast‑paced, interactive, results‑based team environment.
Computer expertise, including knowledge of applicable software and technology.
Business development – proven ability and desire to grow the practice.
Compensation The base salary range for this position in the Chicago office only is between $112,000 to $168,000.
About Grant Thornton At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. We offer a career path with more opportunity, flexibility, and support.
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services, and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC, which exclusively provides non‑attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland, offering a premier trans‑Atlantic advisory and tax practice and independent American and Irish audit practices.
About the Team
Flexibility for work location, schedule, or flex time off to support client and personal needs—position requires in‑person attendance two days per week.
Support for overall well‑being through work‑life integration options.
Personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all identities, roles, and aspirations.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with ongoing actions.
Benefits
Benefits for internship positions: medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, minimum 72 hours of paid sick leave, and paid firm holidays during internship.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, potential 401(k) savings plan, employee retirement plan, and minimum 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on performance; interns and seasonal employees are not eligible.
Next Steps If you apply and are selected, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to schedule an interview. We encourage you to also explore other roles that may fit or learn more about us at www.gt.com/careers.
EEO Statement Grant Thornton promotes equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. The firm provides reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants or employees with a disability, consistent with the ADA and applicable laws.
For Los Angeles and Massachusetts applicants, additional compliance statements are provided in the full posting.
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Responsibilities
Address, research, and consult on complex technical issues specific to employment tax, federal and state unemployment tax, employee and tax reporting and payroll withholding/remittance requirements.
Work closely with the Mergers & Integration Tax team to identify risk management issues related to corporate transaction activity involving payroll taxes, employment tax reporting and remittance, and related areas.
Collaborate with the Advisory Service Line on employment tax issues regarding the implementation of payroll‑related software.
Identify risk mitigation solutions for clients.
Conduct payroll tax audits and reviews.
Provide timely and creative responses to technical inquiries from operating offices, either resolving issues directly or engaging appropriate resources within the WES practice.
Facilitate and participate in firm‑wide training and communications relating to employment tax consulting matters.
Work closely with partners, managing directors, managers, and staff in an integrated approach to client service and new business development.
Monitor technical developments and write articles for publication in the firm’s "Hot Topics" newsletter.
Develop staff so they can focus on employment tax work.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related subject area.
CPA, CPP, or law degree.
Minimum of five years of experience in employment tax or payroll tax, benefits, and/or compensation with a specific concentration in employment tax consulting.
Superior analytical and technical skills.
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast‑paced, interactive, results‑based team environment.
Computer expertise, including knowledge of applicable software and technology.
Business development – proven ability and desire to grow the practice.
Compensation The base salary range for this position in the Chicago office only is between $112,000 to $168,000.
About Grant Thornton At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. We offer a career path with more opportunity, flexibility, and support.
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services, and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC, which exclusively provides non‑attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland, offering a premier trans‑Atlantic advisory and tax practice and independent American and Irish audit practices.
About the Team
Flexibility for work location, schedule, or flex time off to support client and personal needs—position requires in‑person attendance two days per week.
Support for overall well‑being through work‑life integration options.
Personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all identities, roles, and aspirations.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with ongoing actions.
Benefits
Benefits for internship positions: medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, minimum 72 hours of paid sick leave, and paid firm holidays during internship.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, potential 401(k) savings plan, employee retirement plan, and minimum 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on performance; interns and seasonal employees are not eligible.
Next Steps If you apply and are selected, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to schedule an interview. We encourage you to also explore other roles that may fit or learn more about us at www.gt.com/careers.
EEO Statement Grant Thornton promotes equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. The firm provides reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants or employees with a disability, consistent with the ADA and applicable laws.
For Los Angeles and Massachusetts applicants, additional compliance statements are provided in the full posting.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Grant Thornton (US) by 2x.
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