Tax Manager

Ripple Talent; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 125k-145k base

Hybrid work schedule

PTO and holidays

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid parental leave

Continuing education

Firm-sponsored events

Job summary

Ripple Talent is seeking a Tax Manager to join a growing Tax Department. This full-time, hybrid role is based in Chicago’s western suburbs, serving closely held businesses from $1m to $50m in revenue.

You’ll lead engagement execution, manage client relationships, and deliver high-quality work. A CPA or EA is required, with a strong foundation in pass-through taxation and multi‑state compliance. The firm offers comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• CPA or EA required.
• Solid technical foundation in pass-through entities and multi-state tax.
• Ability to independently manage engagements and advise on technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement execution and client delivery for tax engagements.
• Manage client relationships and set priorities across engagements.
• Provide guidance on complex tax compliance and planning for closely held businesses.

Skills

Pass-through taxation

Multi-state tax

Engagement management

Time management

Education

CPA or EA

Job description

Our client is seeking a Tax Manager to join their growing Tax Department. This role is designed for a technically strong professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality work, managing client relationships, and leading engagement execution. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Chicago’s western suburbs, serving closely held businesses, their owners, and related entities ranging from $1m - $50m in revenue.

If you're seeking to take your talents to a new firm where you'll be part of the growth and impact from day one, we'd like to hear from you. The pitch for this role is getting out from the daily grind of long hours and just being a number if you're at a large public accounting firm. While our client is smaller in nature, they've been in business since the 70s and are steadily growing with continued expansion within their tax vertical.

If you're interested in learning more, we'd like to have a conversation.

You will need to have the following:

• Strong technical foundation across pass-through entities, individual taxation, and multi-state compliance
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage engagements and make informed technical decisions
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to prioritize effectively across competing demands
• CPA or EA required

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and overall well-being, including:

• Competitive compensation $125-145k base
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work arrangements
• Generous paid time off and firm-wide holidays
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of service
• Continuing education and technical development support
• Firm-sponsored events and team activities