Tax Manager: Nonprofit & Foundations (Hybrid)

Launching Point; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-Winning Culture

Path to Partner

75% Remote Work Model

Summer Fridays Off

37-hour workweeks outside peak season

Work-Life Balance

Modern, Paperless Office

Professional Development Curriculum

Business Casual Dress Code

Firm-wide events

Job summary

Launching Point is seeking an experienced Tax Manager specializing in nonprofit organizations, private foundations, trusts, estates, and high-net-worth individuals to join its growing tax practice in the Greater Chicagoland area. The role includes direct partner interaction in a hybrid work environment with strong growth potential.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10+ years of tax experience, CPA or equivalent, and deep knowledge of Form 990, 990-PF, 1040, and 1041, with a track record of client

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 returns.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit, private foundation, fiduciary, and individual taxation.
• Experience with Forms 990, 990-PF, 1040, and 1041.

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 high-net-worth individual tax matters.
• Research complex tax issues 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 relationships with nonprofit organizations, foundations, high-net-worth individuals, and professional advisors.
• Collaborate with attorneys, wealth advisers, and other professionals.
• Work with firm Partners on client engagements and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in client presentations and business development activities.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop tax associates and senior accountants.
• Improve tax department processes and quality control.
• Collaborate to identify cross-service opportunities.
• Support growth of nonprofit and private client tax practice.

Skills

Tax expertise

Client relationships

Advisory skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent credential (CPA/EA/MST/JD/LLM/CTFA/AEP)

Job description

Launching Point is seeking an experienced Tax Manager specializing in nonprofit organizations, private foundations, trusts, estates, and high-net-worth individuals to join its growing tax practice in the Greater Chicagoland area. The role includes direct partner interaction in a hybrid work environment with strong growth potential.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10+ years of tax experience, CPA or equivalent, and deep knowledge of Form 990, 990-PF, 1040, and 1041, with a track record of client