Tax Manager

Distinct | North America

Glenview (IL)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Child care support

Student loan assistance

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm located in Glenview, Illinois is looking for a Tax Manager. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $120,000 to $160,000 per year. The role involves managing client relationships end-to-end, overseeing staff in tax and accounting, and offers significant trust and autonomy in client management. Candidates with CPA or EA qualifications are preferred, and a collaborative office environment is emphasized, providing flexibility as needed.

Qualifications

Comfortable with a broader skill set than Big4 environments.
Experience in HNW, Trusts & Estates, and entity work.
Ability to manage client relationships end-to-end.

Responsibilities

Manage client relationships effectively.
Review work and oversee staff in tax and accounting.
Provide clients with autonomy and trust in decision making.

Skills

CPA or EA

Broader skill set than Big4

Client relationship management

Job description

Tax Manager

$120,000 – $160,000 per year.

In public accounting, everyone expects busy season to be busy. But there’s a difference between working hard… and being worked to the bone.

This firm has built a reputation in the Chicago market for doing things properly. They actively ask for feedback—from staff, candidates, and the people they work with and they actually act on it. It shows in how people feel about working here, and in how long they stay.

They even brought in an independent consultant to analyse hours, engagement, and turnover.

The outcome?

Busy season typically sits around 55–60 hours
Outside of peak periods, 40 or less is the norm
One of the lowest turnover rates in the market

This hire is about growth, not replacement. Internal promotions, referrals, and steady expansion have created space for someone experienced to step into a visible, trusted role.

The Role

At this level, you’ll manage client relationships end‑to‑end, review work, and oversee staff across tax and accounting. You’re given autonomy, visibility, and the trust to run your clients properly without being micromanaged.

You might be more HNW / Trusts & Estates focused, or you might prefer a broader mix that includes entity work. Either way, you’ll have exposure to:

HNW individuals, trusts & estates (a core strength, supported by a close family office partnership)
Entity work across partnerships, real estate, construction, restaurants and closely held businesses
Significant K-1 exposure and long‑term client relationships

Qualifications

We’re open to CPAs or EAs (or those actively working toward it). Candidates should be comfortable with a broader skill set than Big4 heavy siloed environments.

Cultural Fit

People genuinely care about each other
No minimum billable hour targets
When it’s busy, everyone helps—no siloed teams or finger‑pointing
A firm that has grown without losing its personality

They prefer people in the office because collaboration matters, but flexibility is real. Three to four days onsite is ideal, with common‑sense flexibility when life happens.

Get in Touch

If you’re an experienced Senior or Manager who wants more trust, better balance, and the option to lean into HNW / trusts without being boxed in, this is worth a proper conversation.

Apply in confidence or message Imogen Talbot‑Slack at Distinct North America to talk it through. Feel free to text or call 312‑584‑9844. If you’re not sure about this role, feel free to reach out as I have several others you might be interested in.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting

Benefits