Tax Manager

Thomas Talent Network; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 4% employer match

CPA support and professional dev.”

approximately 3 weeks starting PTO

In-office Lincolnshire, IL

Job summary

Thomas Talent Network in Lincolnshire, IL seeks a Tax Manager to lead tax engagements, mentor staff, and drive client relationships. The role requires reviewing complex returns, researching tax matters, and coordinating with partners in a hands-on, in-office environment.

Base compensation ranges from $120,000 to $150,000, with additional earning potential tied to client responsibility. Monday–Friday, in-office, US-based candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Active CPA license required.
• Strong review experience on major returns (1040, 1120, 1120-S, 1065, 1041).
• Expert in federal and multi-state taxation.
• Experience with closely held businesses and high-net-worth clients.
• Stable employment history; minimal job changes preferred.
• Master's in Taxation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review complex federal and multi-state tax returns.
• Conduct tax research and planning.
• Manage and maintain client relationships.
• Oversee tax engagements from start to finish.
• Mentor junior tax professionals.
• Collaborate with partners on complex matters.
• Participate in client meetings and provide guidance.

Skills

Public accounting tax experience

Tax research & planning

Client relationship management

Tax return review across forms

Education

CPA license

Master's in Taxation

Job description

A well-established CPA firm providing tax, audit, and advisory services to closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and nonprofit organizations seeks a Tax Manager in Lincolnshire, IL. Full-Time, in-office, Monday-Friday. Compensation: $120,000-$150,000 base (depending on experience), plus additional earning potential tied to client responsibility.

Position Summary:

The Tax Manager plays a critical leadership role within the firm's tax practice — reviewing complex returns, conducting tax research, and managing client relationships. Oversees tax engagements from start to finish while mentoring junior staff and working closely with firm leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review complex federal and multi-state tax returns, including 1040, 1120, 1120-S, 1065, and 1041
• Perform advanced tax research and planning for closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and partnerships
• Manage and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
• Oversee tax engagements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
• Supervise, mentor, and review work prepared by junior tax professionals
• Collaborate with partners on complex tax matters and client strategies
• Participate in client meetings and provide technical guidance as needed

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 6-10+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Active CPA license required
• Strong review experience across all major return types
• Demonstrated strength in tax research and planning
• Experience with federal and multi-state taxation
• Background working with closely held businesses and HNW clients
• Stable employment history; minimal job changes preferred
• Master's in Taxation considered a plus

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base $120,000-$150,000
• health insurance
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• CPA support and professional development assistance
• approximately 3 weeks of starting PTO
• Monday-Friday, standard business hours; in-office (Lincolnshire, IL); commute/relocate required; English required.