Tax Manager, Nonprofit & Foundations | Hybrid

Saint Cyr Partners; 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

Job summary

Saint Cyr Partners is seeking an experienced Tax Manager specializing in nonprofit organizations, private foundations, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals to join its growing tax practice in the Greater Chicagoland area. The role offers direct Partner interaction in a hybrid work environment with opportunities for significant professional growth.

The ideal candidate will bring 7–10+ years of tax experience, strong technical nonprofit knowledge, and excellence in client advisory and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of relevant tax experience, including preparation, review, and management of complex tax returns.
• 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.
• One or more professional credentials 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 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 and related matters.
• Research complex tax issues and regulatory developments.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and provide proactive recommendations.
• Serve as an internal technical resource for nonprofit and private foundation tax matters.
• Develop and maintain client relationships with nonprofit organizations and high-net-worth individuals.
• Lead and mentor tax associates and senior accountants.

Skills

Nonprofit tax

Tax advisory

Client relations

Leadership

Tax research

Education

CPA/EA/MST/JD/LLM/CTFA/AEP

Job description

Saint Cyr Partners is seeking an experienced Tax Manager specializing in nonprofit organizations, private foundations, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals to join its growing tax practice in the Greater Chicagoland area. The role offers direct Partner interaction in a hybrid work environment with opportunities for significant professional growth.

The ideal candidate will bring 7–10+ years of tax experience, strong technical nonprofit knowledge, and excellence in client advisory and