Business Tax Senior Manager - M&A Partnership

Verital Advisory Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Health and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Verital Advisory Search is seeking a Tax Manager or Senior Manager in Chicago, IL to lead complex business tax engagements. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of public accounting experience, strong skills in business tax compliance, and leadership experience.

This role offers an opportunity for hands-on exposure to M&A and Private Equity transactions within a collaborative team culture that values work-life balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• 2+ years in a managerial or leadership role preferred.
• Experience with M&A tax and Private Equity transactions required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex business tax engagements and manage client relationships.
• Advise clients on mergers & acquisitions and partnership allocations.
• Mentor junior staff and build a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Public accounting tax experience

Leadership skills

Project management skills

Business tax compliance and advisory

Communication skills

Job description

Looking for a tax leadership opportunity where you can work on sophisticated M&A and business tax engagements without the notoriously brutal public accounting hours?

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, mid‑sized public accounting and advisory firm seeking a Tax Manager or Senior Manager to join their growing Business Tax team. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants hands‑on exposure to complex transaction work, direct leadership access, and long‑term growth within a collaborative environment that genuinely values work‑life balance and professional development.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead complex business tax engagements and manage client relationships from planning through completion
• Advise clients on mergers & acquisitions, partnership allocations, and other business tax matters related to transactions and Private Equity activity
• Review complex partnership and entity tax returns while providing strategic tax advisory solutions
• Partner directly with firm leadership and Tax Directors on high‑level client engagements
• Mentor and develop junior staff while helping build a collaborative team environment
• Leverage technology and process improvements to drive efficiency internally and for clients
• Provide proactive client guidance with a solutions‑oriented mindset

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of public accounting tax experience
• 2+ years of managerial or leadership experience preferred
• Strong background in business tax compliance and advisory services
• Experience with partnership allocations, M&A tax, and Private Equity transactions required
• Background coming from a PE‑focused firm or Top 25 public accounting environment preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills
• Motivated, growth‑oriented, and collaborative personality

Why This Opportunity?

• Industry‑leading reduced busy season hours compared to traditional public accounting firms
• Fast‑growing M&A and Business Tax practice that is a major strategic growth area for the firm
• Exposure to sophisticated transaction advisory and Private Equity‑related work
• Direct access to firm leadership with strong mentorship opportunities
• Opportunity to step into visible leadership responsibilities and continue growing your career quickly
• Collaborative mid‑sized firm environment with strong team culture and long‑term growth potential

Benefits Highlights:

• Compensation ranging from approximately $180K–$225K+ depending on experience
• Hybrid flexibility with offices in the northern suburbs and downtown Chicago
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• 401(k) and additional employee benefits
• Supportive, growth‑focused environment with strong work‑life balance
• Opportunity to work alongside a highly technical and collaborative tax leadership team