Tax Manager

Ascendo Resources; Illinois; On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A local mid-market firm is seeking a Tax Manager to deliver compliance and advisory services to privately held businesses. You will manage complex tax returns, advise clients on tax planning, and mentor a team of accountants. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of public accounting experience and a CPA certification. Benefits include medical, vision insurance, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 6+ years of recent public accounting experience with a focus on business tax.
• Experience working with mid-market, privately held clients across multiple entity types.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex federal and state tax returns.
• Serve as a key advisor on tax planning and compliance.
• Lead and mentor a team of accountants.

Skills

Team leadership

Tax compliance

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

ASC-740 provisions

Job description

Tax Manager – Business Tax Services

Join a dynamic, local, mid-market firm with an outstanding pedigree that combines the resources of a mid-market practice with the personalized feel of a close-knit team. Our client has experienced 30% organic revenue growth over the past five years, thanks to long-term client relationships, high-quality work, and a commitment to continuous improvement—without sacrificing work/life balance.

The Tax Manager will take a lead role in delivering compliance and advisory services to a broad portfolio of privately held, mid-market businesses across industries like manufacturing, distribution, real estate, construction, and professional services.

Base pay range

$135,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex federal and state tax returns for Partnerships, S-Corps, and C-Corps
• Serve as a key advisor to privately held clients on tax planning, compliance, and entity structuring
• Lead and mentor a team of seniors and staff accountants, providing hands‑on coaching and technical guidance
• Oversee client engagements from start to finish, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and service expectations are met
• Prepare and review ASC 740 (income tax provision) calculations for applicable clients
• Stay current on tax law changes and communicate their impact to clients and internal teams
• Build strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and strategic insight
• Contribute to firm initiatives and process improvements as the practice continues to scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA required
• 6+ years of recent public accounting experience, with a focus on business tax preferred.
• Experience working with mid‑market, privately held clients across multiple entity types
• Industry knowledge in manufacturing, real estate, construction, distribution, or professional services preferred
• Proficiency in ASC‑740 provisions highly preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a team‑first mindset
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deliver high‑quality work on time

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Ascendo is a certified minority‑owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting

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