Tax Manager

Rödl & Partner; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with employer contributions

Medical coverage

Paid dental coverage

Employee life insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off, including 25 days for full-time employees

Tuition reimbursement & training

Mobile phone reimbursement

Job summary

A leading international public accounting firm in Chicago is seeking a Tax Manager to lead and mentor staff. The role involves managing client relationships and preparing tax returns. Candidates should have 5-7 years of tax preparation experience and a preferred CPA license. This opportunity offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience preparing federal and state income tax returns.
• 1-2 years of income tax return review experience.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop staff as part of the leadership team.
• Manage client work and relationships.
• Prepare federal and state corporate & partnership income tax returns.
• Assist with tax consulting and research.

Skills

Tax return preparation

Client management

Tax consulting

CCH Axcess

ProSystem fx Engagement

Education

CPA license preferred

Job description

We are currently seeking a Tax Manager to join our Chicago, IL office. You will join our leadership team to help train, develop, and mentor our staff. The right candidate will be dynamic, entrepreneurial, and career-oriented. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to elevate their career to the next step and join a fast-growing, international public accounting firm.

What you will do

• Be part of our leadership team, train, and develop staff
• Manage client work and relationships
• Review and or prepare federal and state corporate & partnership income tax returns
• Review and or prepare income tax provisions for corporate taxpayers under ASC 740
• Assist with tax consulting and research, state and local, domestic and international matters common to our clients

What you need to bring

• 5-7 years of experience preparing federal and state income tax returns
• 1-2 years of income tax return review experience
• CPA license preferred
• CCH Axcess experience
• ProSystem fx Engagement experience

Who we serve

• Foreign‑owned US subsidiaries, typically from German‑speaking countries
• Clients in many industries including manufacturing, distribution, technology & fashion

Benefits

• 401K plan (with 3% salary paid employer contributions)
• Medical coverage
• Paid dental coverage
• Employee and dependent life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid day of service annually
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous paid time off – 25 days for all full‑time employees!
• Paid holidays
• Additional paid holiday following 4/15 deadline
• Paid parking/public transportation reimbursement
• Mobile phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement & training
• Paid time off on days sitting for CPA Exam
• Monetary bonus for passing the US CPA exam

Why Rödl & Partner?

• We keep our employees current by supplying cutting‑edge technology and access to learning opportunities
• We invest in the growth of our team members through regular feedback sessions
• We recharge as a team by celebrating deadlines and gathering at organized firm events
• We applaud the achievement of both career and personal milestones for individual team members on a firm‑wide basis

What makes the culture at Rödl & Partner USA unique?

Unlike firms that may hint at an international work environment, Rödl & Partner USA offers a truly global workplace. Every day, R&P employees are immersed in a diverse intercultural setting where it's common to hear colleagues or clients speaking different languages, sharing cultural traditions from their home countries, or explaining unique perspectives. Whether a team member is from the US or abroad, this inclusive culture supports the global vision established at our worldwide headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and drives the Firm’s success in the international marketplace.

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Get to Know Rödl & Partner:

Our focus on the accounting, assurance, and tax needs of foreign, family‑owned midsized (“Mittelstand”) businesses operating in the U.S. carries forward from our two founding firms. Rödl & Partner (founded in 1977 in Nuremberg, Germany) and Langford de Kock & Co. (founded in 1976 in Atlanta, GA) and their merger in 2001.

As the preferred accounting, auditing, tax and business consulting professional services firm of German‑speaking and other international entities, you will benefit from the extensive experience of our U.S. certified public accountants, as well as our bilingual staff of professionals, many of whom also carry international certifications (StB, WP, Dottori Commercialisti, CA).

At Rödl & Partner, our integrated approach to client success revolves around collaboration. We prioritize internal synergy, ensuring seamless integration across departments to guarantee holistic client support. Additionally, our thorough oversight involves equipping managers and seniors with the necessary tools for effective performance and deadline adherence. These principles underscore our commitment to excellence in client service.

PAY RANGE IN CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA

Base Pay Range: $120,000-$180,000/yr

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Rödl Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.