Hybrid Construction Tax Lead & Advisory CPA

Wipfli LLP; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 health plan options (HMO & PPO)

Dental and vision coverage

HSA with Firm contribution

401(k) with profit sharing and Firm‑m‑

Flexible time off

Job summary

Wipfli LLP in Aurora, IL is seeking a seasoned tax professional to manage and review complex returns for construction clients, oversee multi-state compliance, and guide long-term contract accounting. You will lead engagement teams and build strong client relationships with executives and bonding companies.

You will apply deep knowledge of pass-through taxation, entity selection, and depreciation strategies, with CPA required and 5+ years public accounting tax experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years public accounting tax experience (construction industry preferred).
• Strong technical knowledge of construction accounting, multi-entity structures, pass-through taxation, long‑term contract methods.
• Proven ability to lead teams and support talent development.
• CPA required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex tax returns for construction clients (partnerships, S-Corps, C-Corps, individuals).
• Oversee federal, state, and multi-state tax compliance for construction clients.
• Provide tax planning guidance around contractor structures, entity selection, and owner/partner tax implications.
• Offer proactive advisory services for construction business owners (cash flow, depreciation strategies, capital planning).
• Identify tax-savings opportunities and project-based planning.

Skills

Public accounting tax experience

Construction accounting knowledge

Team leadership

CPA certification

Education

CPA certification or license

Tools

CCH Axcess

ProSystem fx

Job description

Wipfli LLP in Aurora, IL is seeking a seasoned tax professional to manage and review complex returns for construction clients, oversee multi-state compliance, and guide long-term contract accounting. You will lead engagement teams and build strong client relationships with executives and bonding companies.

You will apply deep knowledge of pass-through taxation, entity selection, and depreciation strategies, with CPA required and 5+ years public accounting tax experience.