Tax Manager

Aprio; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Profit Sharing

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance Program

Discretionary incentive compensation

Wellness program

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Aprio is seeking a Tax Manager to join our dynamic Tax team in a role that blends technical tax expertise with leadership responsibilities. You will review complex returns, guide staff, and lead planning engagements for individuals and small businesses, while ensuring compliance with federal and state tax laws.

The position supports flexible work options including remote and hybrid arrangements, with one required in-office day per week at Libertyville, IL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Master’s degree in Taxation preferred.
• Recent experience in a public accounting firm.
• 5+ years of federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience.
• CPA is required.
• Experience with S-Corp, Partnership returns, and Individual and Corporate taxes.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience managing a team.
• Willing to work one day per week at the office in Libertyville, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Review complex individual tax returns (Form 1040), simple trusts (Form 1041), and simple business returns (Forms 1065, 1120S).
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal and state tax laws.
• Supervise and mentor staff, providing technical guidance and quality control.
• Lead tax planning engagements for individuals and small business owners.
• Advise clients on financial planning strategies, including asset protection, succession planning, and retirement optimization.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to deliver holistic solutions.
• Manage multiple client relationships and engagements concurrently.
• Monitor deadlines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure timely service.
• Participate in business development to expand services with existing clients.
• Serve as a role model and coach for junior staff and contribute to training.

Skills

Federal tax consulting

Team management

Verbal and written communication

Public accounting experience

S-Corp & Partnership tax returns

CPA certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Taxation (preferred)

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio's Tax team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Tax Manager to join their dynamic team.

Responsibilities

Tax Review & Compliance:

• Review complex individual tax returns (Form 1040), simple trusts (Form 1041), and simple business returns (Forms 1065, 1120S).
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal and state tax laws.
• Supervise and mentor staff preparing returns, providing technical guidance and quality control.

Client Planning & Consulting

• Lead tax planning engagements for individuals and small business owners.
• Advise clients on financial planning strategies, including asset protection, succession planning, and retirement optimization.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to deliver holistic solutions.

Engagement Management

• Manage multiple client relationships and engagements simultaneously.
• Monitor deadlines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure timely and efficient service.
• Participate in business development efforts and identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients.

Leadership & Development

• Serve as a role model and coach for junior staff.
• Contribute to internal training and development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Master’s degree in Taxation preferred.
• Recent experience working in a public accounting firm.
• 5+ experience years of federal tax consulting and/or compliance. experience in accounting
• CPA is required.
• Experience in S-Corp, Partnership returns, Individual and Corporate.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Computer expertise including knowledge of tax software and technology.
• Experience managing a team.
• Willing to work one day per week at the office in Libertyville, Illinois.

$98,500 - $164,000 a year

The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range.

Why Work For Aprio

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits We Offer For Full-time Team Members

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What’s In It For You

• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.