Senior Tax Manager

NorthPoint Search Group; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 122,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Senior Tax Manager for a fully remote role supporting U.S. individual tax services for internal clients. The position emphasizes leadership, client management, and high-net-worth tax planning with a balanced schedule and growth opportunities.

The role offers an experienced practitioner a leadership track with flexible hours, consistent development programs, and collaboration with a well-supported team. CPA required and multi-state tax experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, law, or related business field
• Active CPA required
• 8+ years of experience in tax planning and review for high-net-worth individuals
• Multi-state individual tax compliance experience (composite, withholding, pass-through entity tax)
• Federal compliance and consulting experience in a professional services firm
• 2+ years of supervisory, mentoring, or coaching experience

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive tax compliance and consulting services to internal clients
• Perform technical reviews of complex individual tax returns and supporting documentation
• Lead multiple engagements delivering proactive tax planning and strategic guidance
• Apply new technical developments to complex client scenarios
• Serve as the primary point of contact for approximately 75 clients
• Participate in firmwide learning programs to support ongoing professional growth
• Mentor and develop staff through coaching aligned with the firm’s Care and Teach philosophy

Skills

CPA

Leadership

Client management

Tax planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, law, or related business field

Master’s degree or advanced degree preferred

Tools

CCH Axcess

PDFlyer

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Tax Manager - Chicago, IL (Remote)

Who

An experienced tax professional with 8+ years of high-net-worth individual tax review and planning experience and strong leadership skills.

What

Provide tax compliance, consulting, planning, and technical review services for internal individual clients while managing engagements and client relationships.

When

Full-time position available immediately.

Where

Fully remote role.

Why

To continue growing your tax career in a leadership role without a traditional busy season, supported by a firm that values flexibility, development, and work/life balance.

Office Environment

Remote, collaborative, well-supported environment with consistent hours and strong professional-development programs.

Salary

$122,300 to $231,870 depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Position Overview

This internal role focuses on providing U.S. individual tax preparation, planning, and consulting services to firm leadership, offering the opportunity to advance your tax career while enjoying a balanced schedule and limited seasonal peaks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive tax compliance and consulting services to internal clients.
• Perform technical reviews of complex individual tax returns and supporting documentation.
• Lead multiple engagements delivering proactive tax planning and strategic guidance.
• Apply new technical developments to complex client scenarios.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for approximately 75 clients.
• Participate in firmwide learning programs to support ongoing professional growth.
• Mentor and develop staff through coaching aligned with the firm’s Care and Teach philosophy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, law, or related business field; master’s or advanced degree preferred.
• Active CPA required.
• 8+ years of experience in tax planning and review for high-net-worth individuals.
• Multi-state individual tax compliance experience, including composite, withholding, and pass-through entity tax.
• Background in federal compliance and consulting within a professional services firm.
• 2+ years of supervisory, mentoring, or coaching experience preferred.
• Strong management, organizational, analytical, communication, and project-management skills.
• Proficiency with CCH Axcess, PDFlyer, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.