Tax Manager

Smart4 Energy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Leadership opportunities

Client exposure

Job summary

A growing and well-established CPA firm in Chicago, IL is looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA who enjoys working closely with clients, handling complex tax matters, and taking on a leadership role within a collaborative public accounting environment.

You will manage engagements, prepare and review tax returns, provide planning and advisory services, mentor staff, and work with Partners on complex engagements.

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• 5+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience.
• Strong experience with individual and business tax returns.
• Experience managing multiple client engagements.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local taxation.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Experience reviewing and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax engagements from planning through completion.
• Prepare and review complex federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Provide tax planning and advisory services to individual and business clients.
• Research and resolve complex tax issues.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients.
• Review work prepared by Senior Accountants and Tax Staff.
• Manage engagement timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Work closely with Partners and other senior professionals on complex engagements.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Mentoring staff

Communication skills

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Compensation: $125,000–$160,000 base + bonus

About the Opportunity

A growing and well-established CPA firm in Chicago, IL is looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA who enjoys working closely with clients, handling complex tax matters, and taking on a leadership role within a collaborative public accounting environment.

What You'll Do

• Manage tax engagements from planning through completion
• Prepare and review complex federal, state, and local tax returns
• Provide tax planning and advisory services to individual and business clients
• Research and resolve complex tax issues
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients
• Review work prepared by Senior Accountants and Tax Staff
• Manage engagement timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Mentor and develop junior team members
• Work closely with Partners and other senior professionals on complex engagements

What We're Looking For

• CPA license required
• 5+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience
• Strong experience with individual and business tax returns
• Experience managing multiple client engagements
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local taxation
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Experience reviewing and mentoring staff
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive $125K–$160K base salary + bonus
• Hybrid work environment
• Strong client exposure and relationship-building opportunities
• Opportunity for continued career progression
• Collaborative, professional team environment
• Meaningful leadership responsibilities