Senior Tax Manager

Australia-Employment; West Dundee (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Disability insurance

Term life insurance

CPE + CPA dues paid

Discretionary bonus

401k plan

3 weeks PTO + 40 hours sick time

8 holidays + 1 floating holiday

Cafeteria plan

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join our boutique CPA firm in West Dundee, IL. This on-site role manages diverse tax engagements for individuals and entities, reviews returns, and provides strategic tax planning to clients.

You will mentor staff, stay current on tax laws, and collaborate with partners to grow client relationships. Competitive salary with discretionary bonus, benefits, and 401(k) plan are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• CPA license preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and client communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Experience mentoring or supervising tax staff.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a diverse portfolio of tax engagements for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, estates, and other closely held entities.
• Review complex federal, state, and local tax returns and ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Provide tax planning and consulting services to clients, identifying opportunities to minimize tax liabilities and improve overall tax strategies.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, developing strong relationships and providing proactive tax guidance throughout the year.
• Research and resolve complex tax issues and communicate recommendations clearly to clients and internal team members.
• Oversee tax return preparation and review work performed by Senior Accountants, Staff Accountants, and other tax professionals.
• Assist with tax projections, estimated payments, extensions, and year end planning.
• Manage multiple engagements and ensure projects are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Collaborate with partners and other members of the firm on complex client matters and business planning opportunities.
• Assist with IRS, state, and local tax notices, audits, and other tax authority inquiries as needed.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid level staff, providing technical guidance and feedback.
• Stay current on changes to federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations and communicate relevant updates to clients and staff.
• Participate in business development and networking activities and identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Senior Tax Manager

$150000 - $225000 per year | West Dundee, IL | On-site | Permanent

Onsite Role in West Dundee, IL

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join our growing boutique CPA firm. This is a great opportunity for a well rounded tax professional who enjoys working directly with clients and handling a diverse range of tax engagements. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple engagements from start to finish.

Why join us?

• Medical
• Short term and long term disability
• Term life insurance
• 40 hours of CPE + CPA dues paid for
• Discretionary bonus + yearly reviews for raises
• 401k plan,
• 3 weeks PTO + 40 hours sick time
• 8 holidays + 1 floating holiday,
• Cafeteria plan

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a diverse portfolio of tax engagements for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, estates, and other closely held entities
• Review complex federal, state, and local tax returns and ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations
• Provide tax planning and consulting services to clients, identifying opportunities to minimize tax liabilities and improve overall tax strategies
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, developing strong relationships and providing proactive tax guidance throughout the year
• Research and resolve complex tax issues and communicate recommendations clearly to clients and internal team members
• Oversee tax return preparation and review work performed by Senior Accountants, Staff Accountants, and other tax professionals
• Assist with tax projections, estimated payments, extensions, and year end planning
• Manage multiple engagements and ensure projects are completed accurately and within established deadlines
• Collaborate with partners and other members of the firm on complex client matters and business planning opportunities
• Assist with IRS, state, and local tax notices, audits, and other tax authority inquiries as needed
• Mentor and develop junior and mid level staff, providing technical guidance and feedback
• Stay current on changes to federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations and communicate relevant updates to clients and staff
• Participate in business development and networking activities and identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA license preferred
• 7+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing a variety of individual and business tax returns
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and client communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a deadline driven environment
• Previous experience mentoring or supervising tax staff
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle complex tax matters

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.