Senior Tax Manager & Growth Lead — Path to Principal

White Tiger Connections Inc.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS medical coverage

HSA

20 days PTO

11 paid holidays

Job summary

White Tiger Connections in Naperville, IL is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to step into a succession role as the firm transitions leadership over the next couple of years. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead the tax department, grow a $5.5M book of business, and guide client relationships with a clear path to principal.

The role requires 10+ years in public accounting, CPA (EA accepted), and a strong ability to mentor staff while delivering proactive tax planning and practical resolutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of public accounting experience focused on individual and business taxation.
• CPA required, EA accepted.
• Lead and develop staff in a client-facing environment.
• Proficiency with Lacerte preferred.
• Local to the Naperville, IL area with the ability to be in office a minimum of 3 days per week; full-time in office preferred.
• Strong base salary and bonus structure.
• BCBS medical coverage with family and individual plan options.
• HSA
• 20 days PTO
• 11 paid holidays including your birthday.
• Clear path to principal with compensation that grows as responsibilities expand.

Responsibilities

• Assume day-to-day leadership of the tax department, including oversight of staff and workflow management across concurrent engagements.
• Take over and maintain client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for an established book of business.
• Review tax returns across individual, business, and pass-through entity structures.
• Drive proactive tax planning and advisory conversations focused on long-term client strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and develop tax staff, including performance oversight and professional growth.
• Research complex tax issues and deliver well-reasoned, practical resolutions.
• Collaborate with firm principals and serve as a trusted senior resource across the practice.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Leadership

Client relationship management

Tax expertise

Education

CPA required

EA accepted

Tools

Lacerte

Job description

White Tiger Connections in Naperville, IL is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to step into a succession role as the firm transitions leadership over the next couple of years. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead the tax department, grow a $5.5M book of business, and guide client relationships with a clear path to principal.

The role requires 10+ years in public accounting, CPA (EA accepted), and a strong ability to mentor staff while delivering proactive tax planning and practical resolutions.