Manager, Tax

Forvis Mazars US; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP in Illinois is seeking an experienced Tax professional to manage compliance and advisory services for individuals, partnerships, and corporations across diverse industries. You will conduct in-depth research, review returns, and communicate findings through clear reports while building strong client relationships.

The role requires a CPA, a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, and 5+ years of progressive tax experience; travel to client engagements may be

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field required.
• 5+ years of relevant progressive tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax.
• CPA license required; travel to client sites as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance and advisory services for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
• Conduct in-depth research on complex tax matters and communicate findings in written reports.
• Review tax returns prepared by staff to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Engage proactively with senior client stakeholders to identify tax issues and provide practical solutions.
• Mentor and manage tax professionals to build a high-performing team.

Skills

Tax experience

Microsoft Office

Travel flexibility

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field

CPA License

Master's Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description & Requirements

The Tax team is dedicated to helping clients navigate a complex tax landscape with clarity and confidence. Our team delivers practical, forward-thinking guidance tailored to each client's goals, offering reliable support through change, growth, and opportunity.

The Tax team is dedicated to helping clients navigate a complex tax landscape with clarity and confidence. Our team delivers practical, forward-thinking guidance tailored to each client's goals, offering reliable support through change, growth, and opportunity.

What You Will Do

• Manage tax compliance and advisory services for individuals (Forms 1040, 1040-NR), partnerships (Form 1065), and corporations (Forms 1120, 1120-S) across a variety of industries
• Conduct in-depth research on complex tax matters, apply insights to client engagements, and communicate findings clearly through well-structured written reports
• Review tax return preparations completed by other staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards
• Engage proactively with senior client stakeholders to identify tax issues, offer insights, and implement practical solutions
• Drive client service excellence by setting high standards for responsiveness and quality, fostering long-term relationships as a trusted advisor and strategic partner in client success
• Support client growth and retention through strategic planning and business development
• Contribute to business development by helping with proposals, showcasing firm value, and supporting client acquisition
• Mentor and manage tax professionals, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development support to build a high-performing, collaborative team
• Manage resources, budgets, and project workflows to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure the timely, cost-effective delivery of client engagements
• Maintain technical expertise through ongoing Continuing Professional Education (CPE), ensuring compliance and staying ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes
• Contribute to thought leadership by authoring technical publications and leading internal training sessions to elevate firm-wide knowledge and capabilities
• Represent the firm at industry events and networking forums, enhancing brand visibility and cultivating new business opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
• 5+ years of relevant progressive tax experience in public accounting, or a combination of corporate tax and public accounting
• CPA License
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexibility to travel for client engagements and internal meetings. Travel may include overnight stays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in related field

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being-empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.

Legal Notice

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.

It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider any unsolicited referrals, resumes or CVs from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.

Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or recruiting agency unless such recruiter or recruiting agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP. Any resume(s) or CV(s) submitted to anyone working for Forvis Mazars, LLP, or submitted to a Forvis Mazars, LLP general email, without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place, will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.

Illinois Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Illinois' Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

IL Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 98900

IL Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 144980