Tax Manager - Lead Tax Planning & Client Solutions (Remote)

Sikich LLC; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Paid holidays

Wellness program

401(k) with employer contributions

CPA exam days + study days

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Pet insurance

Job summary

Sikich is seeking a Tax Manager in Illinois to lead multiple client engagements, oversee tax planning, and ensure timely tax return compliance. You will partner with engagement leaders and other staff to deliver superior service and drive client value.

Ideal candidates have CPA/EA credentials, 5+ years in public accounting, and at least 2 years of leadership experience. The firm offers hybrid work, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a global professional services

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA or EA certification required.
• 5+ years of public accounting experience.
• 2+ years leading teams and mentoring staff.
• Experience with tax compliance including review of Form 1040, 1120, 1120-S, 1065.
• Proficient with computerized tax software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong client rapport and project management skills.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements, including supervising tax planning and business succession planning engagements with the ability to manage to budget.
• Tax return compliance review including forms 1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065 and 1041.
• Consult with partners, businesses, and individual tax clients on various matters.
• Work with other CPA and Advisory and Technology service team members to provide comprehensive business solutions to middle market businesses and their stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key client sponsors and growing client base.
• Develop workforce through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring all levels of staff.
• Assist principals and senior leaders with generating new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships.
• Understand our service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients with our comprehensive solutions.
• Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training our team of up and coming professionals.
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education.
• Provide thoughtful leadership and insightful recommendations surrounding a broad range of complex issues by leveraging expertise and experience.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Team leadership

Tax compliance knowledge

Client relationship skills

Project management

Remote work comfortable

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

CPA or EA Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tax software

Job description

Sikich is seeking a Tax Manager in Illinois to lead multiple client engagements, oversee tax planning, and ensure timely tax return compliance. You will partner with engagement leaders and other staff to deliver superior service and drive client value.

Ideal candidates have CPA/EA credentials, 5+ years in public accounting, and at least 2 years of leadership experience. The firm offers hybrid work, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a global professional services