Tax Manager

Employbridge; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + Profit Sharing

Overtime Bonus Program

Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision fully paid

Life insurance and disability options

Job summary

Employbridge in Chicago is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join their growing boutique accounting firm. The role focuses on tax compliance and advisory services for closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals, offering professionals opportunities for growth and a clear path to partnership.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of experience and strong tax expertise, along with excellent communication skills. The firm provides a consultative work environment, flexible base salary, health benefits, and various incentives including a client development program.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of public accounting experience in tax.
• Experience with trusts & estates or complex planning is a plus.
• Ability to review work and oversee engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review complex tax compliance engagements.
• Provide tax planning and advisory services.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior staff.

Skills

Public accounting experience in tax

Individual tax expertise

Corporate and partnership tax

Strong communication skills

Client-service mindset

Education

CPA or EA preferred

Job description

About the Opportunity:

A well-established, boutique public accounting firm is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its growing team. This firm offers a highly consultative environment, going beyond compliance to deliver strategic tax planning and advisory services to closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven tax professional looking for long-term growth, client-facing impact, and a potential path to partnership/ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and/or review complex tax compliance engagements for individuals and businesses
• Provide tax planning and advisory services to closely held entities and their owners
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior staff
• Manage client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor
• Collaborate across tax (and potentially assurance) engagements as needed

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of public accounting experience in tax
• Strong experience with:
  • Individual tax
  • Corporate (C-Corp, S-Corp) and partnership tax
• Ability to review work and oversee engagements
• Experience with trusts & estates or complex planning is a plus
• CPA or EA preferred (not required)
• Strong communication skills and client-service mindset
• Base Salary: Flexible based on experience
• Overtime Bonus Program: Paid for hours worked above 40/week (tiered based on annual billable hours)
• Client Development Incentive: Ongoing percentage of revenue from self-sourced clients
• 401(k) + Profit Sharing: Historical contributions
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (employee coverage fully paid)
• Additional Coverage: Life insurance and disability options available

Work Environment & Expectations

This firm values professionals who are career-driven, client-focused, and eager to grow, rather than those seeking a strictly 9-to-5 role.

Work Model

• Initially onsite in the Greater Chicago area
• Hybrid flexibility may be available
• Occasional local client travel as needed
• Clear path to leadership, partnership, and ownership
• Hands-on exposure to both compliance and consulting work
• Opportunity to build and grow your own client portfolio

If you're a motivated tax professional looking to join a collaborative firm where your impact is visible and your growth is supported, we’d love to connect.