Tax Manager

Verital Advisory Search; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 25%

401(k) with employer match

Defined path to partnership

4-day summer workweeks

No fall busy season

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Verital Advisory Search is seeking a Tax Manager for a well-established public accounting firm in Northbrook, IL. You will inherit an existing book of business and work toward a defined partnership track within a collaborative, relationship-driven environment.

You'll manage tax services for diverse clients, mentor staff, and contribute to practice growth through proactive planning and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's in Taxation preferred.
• Active CPA license required.
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience reviewing individual, corporate, partnership, trust, and fiduciary tax returns.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of tax clients across individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and fiduciaries.
• Review complex tax returns and provide technical guidance to clients and staff.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, building long-term relationships.
• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services throughout the year.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, especially during non-busy seasons.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on client service initiatives and growth.

Skills

CPA license

Client relationship management

Mentoring staff

Tax return review

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's in Taxation (preferred)

Job description

Our client is looking for a Tax Manager to join their well-established public accounting firm in the Northbrook area. This is an excellent opportunity to inherit an existing book of business, build long-term client relationships, and work toward a clearly defined partnership track within a collaborative, relationship-driven firm.

What You'll Do:

• Manage a portfolio of individual, corporate, partnership, trust, and fiduciary tax clients
• Review complex tax returns and provide technical guidance to clients and staff
• Serve as the primary point of contact for your client base, building trusted, long-term relationships
• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services throughout the year
• Mentor, train, and develop junior staff, particularly during non-busy season periods
• Collaborate with firm leadership on client service initiatives and long-term practice growth

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's in Taxation preferred
• Active CPA license required
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience with management or supervisory responsibilities
• Strong experience reviewing individual, corporate, partnership, trust, and fiduciary tax returns
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills
• Proven ability to mentor and develop staff
• Desire to grow into a long‑term leadership and partnership role

What You'll Get:

• Competitive base salary plus bonus opportunity of up to 25%
• 401(k) with a generous employer contribution (10% when contributing 5%)
• Clearly defined path to partnership and future equity opportunity
• Flexible work schedule with 4-day summer workweeks
• No fall busy season and a more manageable spring busy season
• Collaborative, relationship-focused firm culture with long‑tenured clients and employees
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and paid time off