Tax Manager: Nonprofit & Private Foundations (Hybrid)

The Recruiting Hive; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-Winning Culture

Path to Partner

Remote Work 75%

Summer Fridays Off

37-Hour Weeks

Work-Life Balance

Paperless Office

Professional Development

Casual Dress

Team Events

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is assisting a premier Chicagoland CPA firm in recruiting a Tax Manager who specializes in nonprofit organizations, private foundations, trusts, estates, and high-net-worth individuals. You will work directly with firm Partners in a hybrid Chicago-area role, guiding complex tax matters and client engagements.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10+ years of nonprofit and private client tax experience, CPA/EA/MST or equivalent credentials, and strong communication skills to advise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of relevant tax experience.
• Experience with Forms 990, 990-PF, 1040, and 1041.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit, private foundation, fiduciary, and individual taxation.
• Credential such as CPA, EA, MST, JD, LLM, CTFA, or AEP.
• Strong client relationship management and advisory capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review 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, private foundation regulations, fiduciary taxation, and high-net-worth individual tax matters.
• Research complex tax issues, filing requirements, 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.
• Collaborate with partners on client engagements and strategic initiatives.
• Mentor and develop tax associates and senior accountants.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Nonprofit Tax

Private Foundations

HNWI Tax

IRS Forms 990

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA / EA / MST

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is assisting a premier Chicagoland CPA firm in recruiting a Tax Manager who specializes in nonprofit organizations, private foundations, trusts, estates, and high-net-worth individuals. You will work directly with firm Partners in a hybrid Chicago-area role, guiding complex tax matters and client engagements.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10+ years of nonprofit and private client tax experience, CPA/EA/MST or equivalent credentials, and strong communication skills to advise