Remote Tax Manager (BFC105602)

Res Consultant Group / Recruiting Edge Staffing; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Technology stipend

CPA support

Advisory-first structure

Job summary

Res Consultant Group / Recruiting Edge Staffing seeks a Tax Manager who prioritizes strategic advisory over compliance and can lead high-impact conversations with entrepreneurs and real estate investors in a fully remote setting.

You will guide planning, structuring, and depreciation strategies, mentor staff, and help scale advisory services while working without timesheets. Active CPA/EA/JD/LLM required with 5+ years of public accounting tax experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience with advisory focus.
• Active CPA, EA, JD, or LLM in Tax REQUIRED.
• Strong knowledge of business taxation and pass-through entities.
• Ability to translate complex tax laws into actionable business advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax planning kickoff calls and quarterly advisory meetings.
• Review financials to identify planning opportunities and advise on structuring.
• Prepare or review complex returns reflecting strategic planning.
• Help scale the firm's advisory offerings and raise technical standards.
• Mentor team members and foster professional growth.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Client-facing communication

Mentorship

Education

CPA/EA/JD/LLM in Tax

Job description

Are you excited about tax but tired of the old way of doing things? Our client is a growth-minded, remote firm looking for a Tax Manager who prioritizes strategy over compliance. They don't just crank out returns; they serve as year-round proactive partners to high-performing entrepreneurs and real estate investors. This is a high-impact role with no timesheets, where you are empowered to lead strategic conversations and help clients keep more of what they earn. Active CPA, EA, JD, or LLM in Tax REQUIRED! Public Accounting tax experience a must!

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory: Lead tax planning kickoff calls and quarterly advisory meetings. Design and implement high-impact strategies like cost segregation, 1031 exchanges, and depreciation optimization
• Proactive Planning: Review financials to identify missed planning opportunities and advise on entity structuring and compensation optimization
• Technical Leadership: Prepare or review complex returns that reflect deep strategic planning rather than just transactional data entry
• Firm Scaling: Help strengthen and scale the firm's advisory offerings and elevate the firm's technical standards
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous professional growth

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of public accounting tax experience with a proven background in delivering advisory services, not just compliance is a MUST
• Credentials: Active CPA, EA, JD, or LLM in Tax REQUIRED
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of business taxation, pass-through entities, and tax minimization strategies
• Communication: Confidence in leading client-facing conversations and translating complex tax laws into actionable business advice
• Mindset: You think strategically rather than transactionally and want to be part of building something exceptional

Benefits

• Financial: $150k-$175k base salary + performance bonuses
• Retirement & Health: 401(k) with company match and health insurance with a company contribution
• Time Off: Generous PTO and paid parental leave
• Support: Technology stipend, continuing education, and CPA support
• Flexibility: Permanently 100% remote with an advisory-first structure and no timesheets

Why This Opportunity is Different

Our client is pursuing greatness, not average results. This role offers you a "seat at the table" as they scale. You will move away from reactive, deadline-driven work and into a role where your expertise is respected and your strategy directly impacts client outcomes. If you are ready to do tax differently, our client wants to hear from you.