Tax Manager

DHJJ; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid work options

Dress for your day

Flexible schedules

Referral bonuses for new hires and clients

Job summary

A reputable CPA firm in Naperville, IL, is seeking a licensed CPA with over 5 years of tax experience to become a Principal. The role involves reviewing tax returns, managing and guiding team members, and building client relationships. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of professional standards and management skills, and thrive in a collaborative and flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed CPA with deep knowledge of tax strategies.
• At least 5 years of experience in tax-related fields.

Responsibilities

• Review increasingly complex tax returns.
• Diagnose opportunities and suggest solutions.
• Manage assignment budgets and improve profitability.
• Build long-term relationships with clients.
• Guide and coach Associates and Seniors.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of relevant professional standards

Ability to present ideas with confidence

Excellent management and organizational skills

Successful management of multiple responsibilities

Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Produce high-quality work under deadlines

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

CPA required

5+ years of related experience

Job description

Put Yourself on Track to Become a Principal in Our Firm.

A great client experience begins with a great employee experience. As part of the DHJJ team, you will enjoy collaborating with your colleagues–whether in person or remotely via Microsoft Teams, working on in-depth tax issues, and can be part of our practice groups to deepen your experience further. Plus, we enjoy having fun with each other at company outings and even during the workday! Your growth here is limitless.

We are looking to hire people with any of these specialties:

• Business Tax
• Individual Tax (Including reviewing and signing returns)
• State and Local Tax
• High Net Worth Tax

Who You Are

You are a licensed CPA with deep knowledge of tax strategies with and at least 5 years of experience. You are a technical expert who enjoys helping clients and sharing knowledge with your co-workers when you encounter a unique situation that requires you to research and develop a solution.

You are looking to advance to a Principal and help grow your firm.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical expertise to review increasingly complex tax returns to support team members in meeting client expectations
• Use a well-developed understanding of client businesses to help diagnose opportunities and suggest solutions
• Plan, organize, and control multiple responsibilities and resources to meet assignment objectives
• Manage assignment budgets, anticipate and communicate budget issues, identify opportunities to improve assignment profitability, prepare billings, and assist in cash collections
• Share and transfer knowledge with team members
  
• Provide Associates and Seniors with guidance, coaching, and support in career development and area of specialty
• Build long-term relationships with clients, gaining trust and respect based on a demonstrated understanding of their business and ability to help achieve improvement goals.
• Apply new approaches to proposal development and effectively manage resources contributing to proposal initiatives
• Keep informed of recruitment needs and use external peer network and relationships to refer potential candidates
  
• Write and publish articles with the research and assistance of Associates and Senior Associates
  

Required Skills

• Thorough knowledge of relevant professional standards, emerging laws and regulations, and corporate governance requirements
• Ability to present ideas with confidence and act as a subject matter expert, communicating concepts to clients and staff clearly and concisely
• Excellent management, team building and organizational skills
• Successful management of multiple responsibilities in the face of competing priorities
• Strong sense of ownership and personal accountability
• Produce high-quality work under deadlines
• Particular attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• CPA required
• 5+ years of related experience

DHJJ Perks

• Remote/hybrid work options
• Dress for your day
• Flexible schedules
  
• Referral bonuses for new hires and new clients

Benefits

• Group health insurance offered through BCBS (Health & Dental), VSP (Vision), HealthEquity (HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Employer-paid Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Paid parental leave
• Group life insurance through AICPA
• 12 1/2 paid holidays per year
• PTO policy starting at 15 days per year
  
• 401(k) Profit-Sharing Plan with discretionary 3% employer contribution
• Paid society memberships, training, and continuing education
• Eligible for discretionary bonuses based on productivity, performance, and other contributions to the firm