Senior Tax Manager: Proactive Planning & Client Advisory

Leoforce; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead tax engagements, provide strategic planning, and serve as a trusted advisor to a diverse client portfolio. The role emphasizes mentoring team members, delivering proactive tax strategies, and building long‑term client relationships.

You will oversee compliance for federal, state, and local returns, identify planning opportunities, and collaborate with firm leadership to ensure exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA license ideally.
• 5+ years of recent public accounting tax experience.
• Experience reviewing complex business and individual tax returns.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and multi-state taxation.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Proven leadership experience mentoring and developing staff.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements while meeting deadlines.
• Experience with tax planning and advisory services is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of business and individual tax clients from planning through final delivery.
• Review complex federal, state, and local tax returns for corporations, S corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates, and individuals.
• Develop proactive tax planning strategies that help clients minimize tax liabilities and achieve long‑term financial goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing year‑round advisory and consulting services.
• Research complex tax issues and communicate recommendations clearly to clients and internal teams.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop tax staff and seniors through coaching and technical review.
• Review workpapers and ensure compliance with firm quality standards and tax regulations.
• Assist clients with IRS and state tax notices, examinations, and resolution matters.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships through additional advisory and consulting services.
• Collaborate with partners on client strategy, workflow management, and practice development initiatives.

Skills

Public accounting tax

Client relations

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license ideally

Job description

Leoforce is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead tax engagements, provide strategic planning, and serve as a trusted advisor to a diverse client portfolio. The role emphasizes mentoring team members, delivering proactive tax strategies, and building long‑term client relationships.

You will oversee compliance for federal, state, and local returns, identify planning opportunities, and collaborate with firm leadership to ensure exceptional service.