Tax Senior Manager - HNW

Mowery & Schoenfeld LLC; Sainte-Catherine; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an ambitious Tax Manager or Senior Manager to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values professional growth and client service excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in tax accounting, particularly in private wealth engagements, and will be responsible for leading tax engagements, mentoring junior staff, and providing strategic advice. The firm is recognized for its commitment to work-life balance and community involvement, making it an ideal place for driven professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Supportive work culture

Professional development opportunities

Community engagement programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of tax experience in public accounting required.
• Must have CPA certification and expertise in private client management.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax engagements and provide proactive advice based on tax law knowledge.
• Mentor younger staff and collaborate with Senior Managers and Partners.

Skills

Tax Accounting

Client Management

Mentoring

Communication Skills

Project Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA Certification

Job description

Do you enjoy the challenge and robust world of tax accounting and would like to grow and develop your career within public accounting, but without the notoriously long hours? Mowery & Schoenfeld is industry-leading in our reduced overall hours, even in late March to mid April!

Mowery & Schoenfeld is seeking an ambitious and curious tax manager or senior manager level professional with particular interest and expertise in private wealth engagements, mentoring younger staff, seeking ongoing learning, and providing exemplary client service.

Tax Senior Managers operate as leaders and mentors within our Firm. They lead engagements, develop recommendations, and provide proactive advice based on their knowledge of tax law, particularly within the private wealth and high-net worth realm. Managers will act as a mentor to younger staff and work directly with other Senior Managers and Partners.

Those qualified candidates who can work in-office or hybrid schedules are strongly preferred.

We are seeking an individual who is curious, self-motivated, and a team player with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant discipline
• 7+ years of tax experience in public accounting
• CPA certified and active license
• Expertise in private client management; particularly estate, gift & trust tax
• UHNW & investment partnership experience
• Provides solutions and ideas
• Values professional development
• Exhibits excellent project and team leadership, and communication skills
• Shares our focus on growth and problem solving

If you believe that your experience and work expectations align with our commitment to our employees, we want to hear from you.

Mowery & Schoenfeld, LLC is an accounting, advisory, and IT services firm headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, with satellite offices in the Chicago Loop, Downtown Miami, and the Philippines. Our organization is focused on providing personalized service to each client, building a lasting and trusted relationship.

We take culture seriously by providing a supportive environment focused on growth. Our Firm has been named a Best Firms to Work For by Accounting Today, a Best Firms for Women by Accounting Today, and a Best Place to Work in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business. Mowery & Schoenfeld offers comprehensive tax, assurance, transaction advisory, outsourced accounting, wealth management, international onboarding, business advisory services, as well as managed IT services through our partnership with Xamin, Inc.

Through our M&S Cares program, we prioritize giving back and provide opportunities for our team to support our larger community. We are grateful to be recognized with the Illinois CPA Society's Time and Talent Public Service Volunteerism Award, awarded to only one firm each year.

We are always looking for employees with a focus on growth, community, and superior client service to join our team.

Mowery & Schoenfeld is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.

For more information on our benefits, click here:

https://www.msllc.com/careers/our-benefits/