Tax Manager

Leoforce; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks PTO

Auto Allowance

Phone Allowance

Profit sharing

100% paid medical and dental

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Tax Manager in Elk Grove Village, IL to lead tax engagements for high net worth individuals and pass‑through entities. You will supervise staff, manage client relationships, and drive tax planning while staying current with regulatory changes.

The role focuses on supervising engagements, coordinating budgeting, and delivering accurate tax returns. Earned CPA and prior leadership in tax are required for this position.

Qualifications

• CPA license is required.
• Experience managing large, complex tax engagements.
• Strong tax research skills and regulatory knowledge.
• Proven ability to supervise staff and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supervises tax engagements and assignments under firm policies.
• Coordinates engagement phases including budgeting and reviewing work papers.
• Provides supervision and on‑the‑job training to staff.
• Develops and owns assignment work plans to ensure completion.
• Manages day‑to‑day staff activities including budgeting.
• Reviews tax returns with emphasis on high net worth and pass‑throughs.
• Builds and maintains client relationships through the engagement.
• Develops tax planning strategies and keeps current on tax law.

Skills

CPA license

Tax engagements mgmt

Tax research

Client relationships

Staff supervision

Job description

Tax Manager

Elk Grove Village, IL, US

Job Description

Experience: Manager
Salary: $110,000 - $145,000 per year

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervises tax engagements and special assignments under established firm policies


• Coordinates engagement phases including planning, budgeting, monitoring performance against budget, and reviewing work papers and financial statements for accuracy


• Provides supervision and on the job training to staff, offering guidance and constructive feedback


• Develops and owns the assignment work plan, ensuring tasks are completed


• Manages staff day to day activities including budgeting


• Reviews and manages tax return preparation with an emphasis on high net worth individual and pass through entity taxation


• Builds and maintains client relationships, managing the full engagement process


• Develops tax planning strategies and stays current on tax law and regulatory changes


• Researches tax law and advises on technical tax questions


• Communicates engagement progress, financial information, and business concerns with clients


• Identifies client needs, cross selling opportunities, and new service opportunities


• Supports partners on retention, staffing, and utilization initiatives


• Builds a professional network to support business development and firm marketing

Qualifications

• CPA license


• Minimum experience managing large, complex tax engagements, with a focus on high net worth individual and pass through entity taxation


• Strong background in tax return review, tax research, and staying current on regulatory changes


• Proven ability to supervise and mentor staff at multiple levels while managing client relationships

A bit about us:

Voted one of the best accounting firms to work for in 2026 IN Illinois.

Why join us?

• 5 weeks PTO + 8.5 holidays


• AutomOur Clientle and Phone Allowance


• Annual review for raises


• Profit sharing


• 100% paid medical and dental covered for employee


• Vision insurance


• Fun culture: Tax season party, holiday parties, golf outings