Senior Tax Leader - Construction & Advisory

Wipfli; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA enrollment

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with profit sharing

Job summary

Wipfli is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead key client relationships in the Construction Practice, providing strategic tax planning and business advisory services. You will drive complex tax engagements, multi-state compliance, and entity structuring while mentoring teams and contributing to growth.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration across service lines, and development of talent within a high-performing culture. Hybrid work options and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years of public accounting tax experience, including significant experience serving construction industry clients.
• Strong technical expertise in construction accounting, pass-through taxation, long-term contract accounting, and multi-state taxation.
• Proven ability to manage complex client relationships and serve as a strategic advisor to business owners and executives.
• Demonstrated success developing talent, leading teams, and driving client and practice growth.
• Strong communication, leadership, and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to construction clients, providing strategic tax planning, consulting, and business advisory services.
• Lead complex tax engagements for contractors, developers, and related entities, including multi-state compliance, long-term contract accounting, and entity structuring.
• Proactively identify tax-saving opportunities and provide guidance on emerging tax legislation and industry trends.
• Manage and expand key client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and long-term partnership.
• Drive business development efforts by identifying growth opportunities, participating in industry networking, and supporting proposal and prospect activities.
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions that address clients' business and tax needs.
• Provide oversight of engagement quality, risk management, profitability, and timely delivery.
• Mentor and develop managers, seniors, and staff while fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
• Contribute to practice growth initiatives, talent development, and the overall success of Wipfli's Construction Practice.

Skills

Tax planning

Client relationships

Leadership

Business development

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Job description

Wipfli is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead key client relationships in the Construction Practice, providing strategic tax planning and business advisory services. You will drive complex tax engagements, multi-state compliance, and entity structuring while mentoring teams and contributing to growth.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration across service lines, and development of talent within a high-performing culture. Hybrid work options and competitive compensation are offered.