Corporate Tax Manager

StraussGroup - Executive Search Consultants; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search consultancy is seeking a Senior Executive Search Consultant to join their team in Chicago. This hybrid position offers a unique career pathway to become a Partner or Managing Director. The ideal candidate must possess extensive experience in corporate tax consulting, excellent analytical skills, and a CPA or JD. The role includes managing client engagements and mentoring staff, targeting a salary range of $152,000 to $228,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum five to seven years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience.
• CPA or JD/active law license required.
• Experience in public accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing client service teams and running client engagements.
• Supervising, training, and mentoring staff.
• Supporting growth and profitability by leveraging external network.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical skills

Client service skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in taxation, LLM in Taxation or JD

Job description

Senior Executive Search Consultant at StraussGroup - Executive Search Consultants

Our client, a multi‑national accounting firm, is looking to add a Corporate Tax Senior Manager to their office in Chicago, Illinois. This is a hybrid role with working 2 days a week in the office. The role is a career pathway to Partner or Managing Director of the firm.

As a member of the corporate tax team, you will work on business income tax planning, corporate compliance and ASC 740 income tax accounting (either tax provision preparation or audit support) projects. You will be the primary tax liaison with the firm’s clients.

Responsibilities

• Managing client service teams and running client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget
• Supervising, training, and mentoring senior associates, associates and interns on tax projects and assessing performance of staff for engagement reviews; performing in‑charge role as needed
• Support the growth and profitability of the firm by leveraging your external network and achieving sales and revenue targets, including identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to sell services to existing and potential clients
• Participate in business development activities and other professional industry or community events to enhance your own and the firm’s brand
• Managing, developing, training, and mentoring staff on tax projects and assessing performance for engagement and year‑end reviews
• Conducting primary and secondary review of ASC 740 income tax provision engagements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Master's degree in taxation, LLM in Taxation or JD preferred
• Minimum five to seven years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience
• CPA or JD/active law license required
• Experience in public accounting is preferred
• Experience in corporate income tax and strong ASC 740 accounting for income taxes skills
• Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP and corporate income tax laws and regulations
• Exceptional client service, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Strong teamwork, analytical skills, and attention to detail

At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $152,000 to $228,000. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as years of experience and skill level.

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please apply with your resume and contact information to [e-mail]

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing

Industries

Accounting