Strategic Tax Advisor for Growth-Minded Businesses

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

Job summary

Leoforce seeks an experienced Tax Manager to act as a trusted advisor for business owners, blending technical tax expertise with strategic business consulting. You will oversee complex engagements and guide clients through federal and multi-state tax considerations.

In this senior role, you will manage client relationships, mentor staff, identify planning opportunities, and collaborate with leadership to expand advisory services beyond compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA license required.
• 5+ years of recent public accounting tax experience.
• Strong experience reviewing complex business and individual tax returns.
• Solid knowledge of federal and multi-state taxation.
• Experience providing proactive tax planning and consulting to closely held businesses.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to business owners.
• Experience mentoring and developing staff.
• Consultative mindset with a passion for helping clients solve business challenges, not just tax issues.

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, partnerships, S corporations, trusts, and individuals.
• Develop proactive tax planning strategies that align with each client's long-term business and financial goals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by providing year-round tax consulting, financial guidance, and strategic planning.
• Partner with business owners to evaluate operational decisions, analyze financial performance, and identify opportunities for growth and process improvement.
• Research complex tax issues and communicate practical recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop tax professionals through technical review and coaching.
• Assist clients with IRS examinations, notices, and tax resolution matters.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on workflow management, client strategy, and practice development initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to expand advisory relationships through additional consulting and financial services.
• Ensure engagements are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with professional standards.

Skills

Communication

Tax advisory

Mentoring staff

Client relations

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA license

Job description

Leoforce seeks an experienced Tax Manager to act as a trusted advisor for business owners, blending technical tax expertise with strategic business consulting. You will oversee complex engagements and guide clients through federal and multi-state tax considerations.

In this senior role, you will manage client relationships, mentor staff, identify planning opportunities, and collaborate with leadership to expand advisory services beyond compliance.