Tax Manager – Nonprofit & Private Foundations (Hybrid)

United Future; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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

United Future, a leading Chicagoland CPA firm, seeks a Tax Manager specialized in nonprofit organizations, private foundations, trusts and high-net-worth individuals. You’ll oversee complex returns, provide advisory guidance, and collaborate with attorneys, wealth advisors, and family offices.

This role offers direct Partner interaction, a hybrid work model, professional growth, and opportunities to shape client advisory services while mentoring junior staff in a collaborative, people-first

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of relevant tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit, private foundation, fiduciary, and individual taxation.
• Experience with Forms 990, 990-PF, 1040, and 1041.
• Professional credentials such as CPA/EA/MST/JD/LLM/CTFA/AEP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex federal and state tax returns for nonprofit organizations, private foundations, trusts, estates, and individuals.
• Provide guidance on nonprofit taxation and high-net-worth matters.
• Lead client engagements with Partners and develop business opportunities.
• Mentor tax associates and improve department processes.

Skills

Nonprofit tax expertise

IRS forms knowledge

Client relationship mgmt

Leadership & mentoring

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

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

Job description

United Future, a leading Chicagoland CPA firm, seeks a Tax Manager specialized in nonprofit organizations, private foundations, trusts and high-net-worth individuals. You’ll oversee complex returns, provide advisory guidance, and collaborate with attorneys, wealth advisors, and family offices.

This role offers direct Partner interaction, a hybrid work model, professional growth, and opportunities to shape client advisory services while mentoring junior staff in a collaborative, people-first