Senior Tax Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

PTO 20 days + 5 sick days

10 holidays per year

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Day

401(k) Employer match

Life and Disability Insurance

Wellness benefits

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Senior Tax Manager for a Chicago real estate investment and operating company. You will lead federal, state, and local tax work, oversee partnership tax compliance, and mentor a small team within a growth-focused operation.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical work, collaboration with finance leaders, and driving process improvements in a sophisticated tax function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• 6+ years of tax experience with emphasis on partnership taxation.
• Strong 1065 compliance experience and staff mentoring ability.
• Experience reviewing complex partnership structures and allocations.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Review partnership returns, workpapers, and K-1 reporting.
• Analyze partnership transactions and allocations.
• Support tax planning, research, and related projects.
• Manage tax deadlines and filing calendars.
• Review documents for tax implications of reorganizations and acquisitions.
• Assist with tax audits and responses to authorities.
• Drive process improvements and tax technology initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor a small tax team.

Skills

Partnership taxation

Tax compliance

Mentoring staff

Analytical skills

Communication

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Master's degree in Taxation

Tools

Tax software

Excel

Job description

Chicago, IL | Hybrid (Monday-Thursday onsite, Friday remote)

A large, well-established real estate investment and operating company is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to join its corporate tax team. This is a highly visible role supporting complex partnership structures, tax compliance, transactions, and process improvement initiatives within a sophisticated, growth-oriented environment.

The team is looking for a hands-on tax leader who enjoys technical tax work, especially that which centers around partnership tax; mentoring staff; and improving processes. This is not a purely review-oriented position. The successful candidate will be expected to remain close to the work while helping guide a small team and support a complex tax operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax compliance filings
• Review partnership tax returns, workpapers, Schedule K-1 reporting, and related compliance documentation
• Analyze partnership transactions and allocations
• Support tax planning, tax research, and transaction-related projects
• Manage tax compliance deadlines and filing calendars
• Review legal documents and organizational changes for tax implications
• Assist with tax reporting related to acquisitions, dispositions, restructurings, and other strategic initiatives
• Drive process improvement and technology-enhancement initiatives across the tax function
• Support tax audits and responses to taxing authorities
• Prepare tax projections, forecasts, schedules, and supporting analysis
• Supervise and develop a small team of tax professionals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 6+ years of tax experience
• Significant experience with partnership taxation
• Strong Form 1065 compliance and review background
• Experience with partnership allocations and complex partnership structures
• Ability to review technical tax work and mentor staff
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA
• Master's degree in Taxation
• Public accounting experience with partnership tax emphasis
• Real estate, fund, or other complex partnership structure experience
• Interest in automation, AI, data, or tax technology initiatives

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Direct exposure to complex partnership structures and transactions
• Opportunity to influence process improvements and modernization efforts
• Visible role with interaction across finance, accounting, and leadership teams
• Long-term career growth potential within a large, established organization
• Stable platform with significant ongoing business activity and strategic initiatives
• Opportunity to lead and develop staff while remaining technically engaged

Benefits & Compensation

• Bonus: Eligible
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 20 days of PTO annually, plus 5 paid sick days. PTO is offered on an accrual basis and prorated based on hire date.
• Paid Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance: Coverage effective Day 1. Includes employee and dependent coverage options. Costs vary by plan selection.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Employer match available. Details provided upon hire.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Includes term life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Wellness Benefits: Includes access to mental health support and employee assistance programs (EAP).

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