Tax Manager for Nonprofit & Foundations - Hybrid Path

RRC Solutions Group; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-Winning Culture

Path to Partner

75% Remote Work Model

Summer Fridays Off

37-hour workweeks

Work-Life Balance

Modern, Paperless Office

Professional Development Curriculum

Business Casual Dress Code

Regular firm-wide events that balance

Job summary

RRC Solutions Group in the Greater Chicagoland area seeks an experienced Tax Manager specializing in nonprofit organizations, private foundations, trusts, estates, and high-net-worth individuals to join its growing tax practice in a hybrid work environment.

Ideal candidates bring strong technical tax expertise, client relationship skills, and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor on complex matters; direct Partner interaction and opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and path to Partner

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of relevant tax experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Forms 990, 990-PF, 1040, and 1041.
• Strong technical knowledge of nonprofit, private foundation, fiduciary, and individual taxation.
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations, foundations, trusts, estates, and high-net-worth clients.
• At least one relevant professional credential or advanced qualification, such as CPA, EA, MST, JD, LLM, CTFA, or AEP.
• Strong client relationship management and advisory capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex federal and state tax returns for nonprofit organizations, private foundations, trusts, estates, and individuals.
• Oversee preparation and review of IRS Forms 990, 990-PF, 1040, and 1041.
• Provide technical guidance on nonprofit taxation, private foundation regulations, fiduciary taxation, and high-net-worth individual tax matters.
• Research complex tax issues, filing requirements, and regulatory developments.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and provide proactive recommendations to clients.
• Serve as an internal technical resource for nonprofit and private foundation tax matters.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with nonprofit organizations, private foundations, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and professional advisors.
• Collaborate with attorneys, financial planners, wealth advisors, and other professional service providers.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by identifying client needs and recommending appropriate tax and advisory solutions.
• Work directly with firm Partners on client engagements and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in client presentations, educational programs, and business development activities.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop tax associates and senior accountants.
• Review staff work and provide technical guidance and feedback.
• Improve tax department processes, workflow efficiency, and quality control.
• Collaborate with other practice areas to identify cross-service opportunities.
• Support the continued growth and development of the firm's nonprofit, foundation, and private client tax practice.

Skills

Client relationship management

Advisory capabilities

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA, EA, MST, JD, LLM, CTFA, or AEP

Job description

RRC Solutions Group in the Greater Chicagoland area seeks an experienced Tax Manager specializing in nonprofit organizations, private foundations, trusts, estates, and high-net-worth individuals to join its growing tax practice in a hybrid work environment.

Ideal candidates bring strong technical tax expertise, client relationship skills, and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor on complex matters; direct Partner interaction and opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and path to Partner