Tax Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Auto & phone allowance

Annual raises

Profit sharing

Medical and dental coverage

Vision insurance

Culture events

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Tax Manager in Elk Grove Village, IL, for an on-site role with a competitive salary and rich benefits. You will oversee tax engagements, coordinate planning and budgeting, and mentor staff while maintaining strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA license with experience in high net worth and pass-through taxation, delivering strategic tax solutions in a growing firm environment.

Qualifications

• CPA license required and experience leading large tax engagements.
• Strong tax planning, research and regulatory monitoring skills.
• Proven ability to supervise staff and manage client relationships.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises tax engagements and ensures workpapers and statements are accurate.
• Coordinates budgeting, planning, and reviews for engagements with high net worth clients.
• Trains and mentors staff, assigns tasks, and manages day‑to‑day activities.
• Builds client relationships and leads the engagement process from start to finish.
• Develops tax planning strategies and stays current on regulatory changes.

Skills

Tax planning

Staff supervision

Tax research

Client relationships

Communication

Education

CPA license

Job description

Tax Manager

$110000 - $145000 per year | Elk Grove Village, IL | On-site | Permanent

100% Paid Medical Insurance, Onsite Role with Great Firm Culture

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
• Automobile 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

Job Details

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

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