Tax Manager - Construction

Wipfli LLP; Tinley Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Enrollment in HSA

Life and disability coverage

401(k) with profit share

Education & certification assistance

Flexible time off

Family care leave

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Wipfli LLP is seeking a senior tax professional focused on construction clients in Illinois. You will manage complex returns, oversee multi-state compliance, and guide tax planning for contractor structures and owner taxation.

The role requires CPA certification, 5+ years in public accounting tax, and a proven ability to lead teams while delivering strategic advisory services to construction business owners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years public accounting tax experience with construction industry emphasis.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction accounting and pass-through taxation.
• CPA is required and experience reviewing complex returns is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex tax returns for construction contractors and related entities.
• Oversee federal, state, and multi-state tax compliance for construction clients.
• Provide tax planning guidance on contractor structures and owner/partner taxation.
• Lead, coach, and develop staff; oversee engagement teams.
• Communicate with construction executives, bonding companies, and external advisors.
• Ensure work meets firm quality standards, deadlines, and client expectations.

Skills

Public accounting tax experience

Leadership & staff development

Client portfolio management

Tax research

Education

CPA certification

Tools

CCH Axcess

ProSystem fx

Job description

Overview

At Wipfli, people count.

At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.

We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.

People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Manage and review complex tax returns: partnerships, S-Corps, C-Corps, individuals - specifically for construction contractors and related entities.
• Oversee federal, state, and multi-state tax compliance for construction clients.
• Experience with long-term contract accounting, including percentage-of-completion (Sec. 460), job costing, revenue recognition nuances.
• Conduct complex tax research and analyze construction-specific implications (bonding considerations, state nexus, multi-entity structures, etc.).
• Provide tax planning guidance around contractor structures, entity selection, and owner/partner tax implications.
• Offer proactive advisory services for construction business owners (cash flow, depreciation strategies, capital planning).
• Identify tax-savings opportunities, including methods changes and project-based planning.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for construction clients; build long-term relationships and provide year-round strategic advice.
• Communicate effectively with construction executives, bonding companies, and external advisors.
• Supervise, coach, and develop staff; oversee engagement teams.
• Delegate and manage multiple tax engagements simultaneously.
• Ensure work aligns with firm quality standards, deadlines, and client expectations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications:

• 5+ years public accounting tax experience (most specify construction industry experience).
• Strong technical knowledge of construction accounting, multi-entity structures, pass-through taxation, long-term contract methods
• CPA required.
• Experience reviewing complex returns and managing client portfolios.
• Proven ability to lead teams and support talent development.
• Proficiency in CCH Axcess, ProSystem fx, or similar platforms.

Amanda Feltner, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect!

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Additional Details

Additional Details:

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [e-mail]

Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $113,000 to $170,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.

Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being.

• 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans)
• dental and vision coverage
• opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program
• firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution
• well-being incentive
• education & certification assistance
• flexible time off
• family care leave
• parental leave
• family formation benefits
• cell phone reimbursement
• travel rewards
• critical illness & accident insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• legal
• long-term care
• pet insurance
• ID theft protection
• supplemental life/AD&D

Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location.

"Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.