Tax Manager - Individual Tax

NorthPoint Search Group; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Tax Manager – Individual Tax Services to deliver high-quality compliance, planning, and consulting services to internal clients. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional seeking career growth without the pressures of a traditional tax busy season.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to internal clients, lead multiple engagements, build technical expertise, and mentor team members in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Law, or related business discipline; Master’s or advanced degree preferred.
• CPA or EA certification is required.
• 8+ years of experience in individual tax return review and planning for high-net-worth individuals.
• Multi-state individual tax compliance experience, including composite, withholding, and pass-through entity tax.
• Experience providing federal tax compliance and consulting services in a professional services environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory, mentoring, or team leadership experience preferred.
• Proficiency with CCH Axcess, PDFlyer, and Microsoft Office.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual tax compliance, planning, and consulting services to internal clients.
• Review complex individual tax returns and all supporting documentation.
• Lead multiple engagements delivering proactive, strategic tax planning.
• Apply new technical developments to complex situations to enhance client service.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for approximately 75 clients.
• Participate in firm-wide learning programs and invest in ongoing professional development.
• Support team development through mentoring, coaching, and knowledge sharing.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Law, or related business discipline

Master’s or advanced degree preferred

Tools

CCH Axcess

PDFlyer

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Tax Manager - Individual Tax (Internal Tax Team) - Chicago, IL

Who

An experienced individual tax specialist who enjoys advising clients, reviewing complex returns, and leading engagements.

What

Provide compliance, planning, and consulting services for internal clients while managing relationships, supervising staff, and reviewing complex individual tax returns.

When

Full-time role with a steady, balanced schedule and no traditional busy season.

Where

Fully remote within the U.S., with ideal locations on the East Coast or Southeast.

Why

To grow your tax career in a role offering exceptional flexibility, meaningful client relationships, and long‑term upward career trajectory.

Office Environment

A supportive, people‑first culture committed to development, work/life balance, and team collaboration.

Salary

Competitive compensation with benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Tax Manager – Individual Tax Services to deliver high‑quality compliance, planning, and consulting services to internal clients. This role is ideal for a seasoned individual tax professional seeking career growth without the pressures of a traditional tax busy season. You will serve as a trusted advisor to approximately 75 clients, lead multiple engagements, build technical expertise, and mentor team members in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

What You Will Do:

• Provide individual tax compliance, planning, and consulting services to internal clients.
• Review complex individual tax returns and all supporting documentation.
• Lead multiple engagements delivering proactive, strategic tax planning.
• Apply new technical developments to complex situations to enhance client service.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for approximately 75 clients.
• Participate in firm‑wide learning programs and invest in ongoing professional development.
• Support team development through mentoring, coaching, and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Law, or related business discipline; Master’s or advanced degree preferred.
• CPA or EA required.
• 8+ years of experience in individual tax return review and planning for high-net-worth individuals.
• Multi‑state individual tax compliance experience, including composite, withholding, and pass‑through entity tax.
• Experience providing federal tax compliance and consulting services in a professional services environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory, mentoring, or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• High proficiency with CCH Axcess, PDFlyer, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.