Tax Manager

C010 Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Paid Care Leave

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert in Chicago is seeking a Tax Manager to lead client tax compliance, identify planning opportunities, and manage engagements with mid-market firms.

The role trains and mentors staff, coordinates workflows and deadlines, and serves as principal client contact. Candidates should have CPA, a bachelor’s in accounting (masters preferred), and at least 5 years in public accounting with 2 years of managerial experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; Master’s preferred.
• Must be CPA certified with an active license.
• Minimum 5 years in public accounting and 2 years in management.
• Strong knowledge of pass-through entities (partnerships, LLCs, S-Corps).

Responsibilities

• Manage tax engagements for middle-market clients in various industries.
• Review complex individual and partnership returns with accuracy.
• Lead tax staff and seniors in a fast-paced environment and mentor juniors.
• Coordinate client communications, deadlines, and deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master's preferred

CPA certification/license

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Cherry Bekaert has been proudly providing Accounting and Advisory services to our clients for over 70 years. We are seeking a Tax Manager to support our Chicago Metro market. The successful candidate will manage the client’s tax compliance needs, anticipate tax and business issues, and recognize tax planning opportunities. Candidates should be accustomed to working as the main point of contact with the client and will be comfortable in managing workflows, deadlines, deliverables, and client communications. This role will also be responsible for training and developing less experienced professional staff. As a Tax Manager, you will:

• Solve problems for middle‑market clients in industries such as manufacturing, real estate and construction, and professional services
• Manage engagements and providing knowledgeable review of complex individual and partnership returns
• Build and serve our partnerships and high net‑worth individuals with estate, gift and trust tax planning and compliance needs
• Leverage your project management, analytical, interpersonal, and communication abilities
• Lead tax staff and seniors in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Demonstrate superior client service skills

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Masters preferred
• Must be CPA certified and have an active CPA license
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in public accounting with a minimum of 2 years' of managerial experience
• Strong background and understanding of C- and S-Corporations, LLCs, and Partnerships
• Demonstrated background in working with pass‑through entity taxation, particularly with partnerships
• Strong understanding of clients' businesses and industries
• Preferred partnership experience includes entity structuring, operating agreement review and consultation, compliance, allocations, partner transactions and related matters
• Experience with complex individual tax compliance and planning; estate tax compliance and planning are a plus

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information: Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection. Pay Range: $100,060-$162,100

About Cherry Bekaert Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/ Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. © 2026 Cherry Bekaert. All Rights Reserved. At Cherry Bekaert, your career is about you. With growing industry expertise, a strong support system, and our team's shared values, we encourage you to choose your path. Join the Firm that acknowledges and recognizes the power of the individual.