Tax Manager

Selby Jennings; Upper Deerfield Township (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Partner track and advancement

Collaborative culture

Diverse client base and growth

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Tax Manager for its Chicago office, joining a Top 60 CPA firm experiencing significant growth. The role offers leadership over tax engagements, mentorship of staff, and advisory support to a diverse client base, with a clear path toward future partnership.

You will lead engagements, review complex returns, and collaborate with partners on service strategies while staying current on tax regulations across industries.

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• 6–12 years of public accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Currently spending 90%+ of time reviewing tax returns and workpapers.
• Strong technical tax knowledge across various entity types.
• Experience serving clients in Manufacturing & Distribution, Construction, Technology, or Professional Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review complex tax engagements for closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Review tax returns prepared by staff and seniors, focusing on technical accuracy and quality control.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with proactive tax planning and consulting.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members on engagements.
• Collaborate with partners on client service strategies and growth initiatives.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local tax regulations and industry developments.

Skills

CPA license

Leadership

Communication skills

Client relationships

Technical tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Join a Top 60 CPA firm experiencing significant growth and looking to add a talented Tax Manager to its Chicago office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced public accounting professional who enjoys working across a diverse client base and is seeking a clear path toward future partnership.

As a Tax Manager, you will lead tax engagements, review complex tax returns, mentor staff, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients across multiple industries.

What You'll Do

• Manage and review complex tax engagements for closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Review tax returns prepared by staff and seniors, with a primary focus on technical review and quality control.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while providing proactive tax planning and consulting services.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members.
• Collaborate with partners and leadership on client service strategies and firm growth initiatives.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local tax regulations and industry developments.

Qualifications

• CPA license required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• 6-12 years of public accounting experience
• Currently spending 90% or more of your time reviewing tax returns and workpapers
• Strong technical tax knowledge across a variety of entity types
• Experience serving clients in one or more of the following industries:
• Manufacturing & Distribution
• Construction
• Technology
• Professional Services
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation package
• Clear Partner Track and long-term advancement opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative culture
• Opportunity to work with a diverse and growing client base
• Join a highly respected Top 60 public accounting firm continuing to expand its market presence