Tax Manager: Nonprofit & Private Foundations | Hybrid/Remote

Hire Consulting Services; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Summer Fridays

37-hour weeks

Work-life balance

Professional development

Paperless office

Business casual

Team events

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services is seeking an experienced Tax Manager specializing in nonprofit organizations, private foundations, trusts, estates, and high-net-worth individuals in the Chicagoland area. The role offers direct Partner interaction, a hybrid work environment, and opportunities for professional growth within a respected CPA and advisory firm.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10+ years of tax experience, strong technical nonprofit taxation knowledge, and outstanding client relationship

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 7–10+ years of relevant tax experience including preparation, review, and management of complex returns.
• 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.
• At least one professional credential or advanced qualification (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

• Tax Compliance & Advisory: manage and review complex federal/state returns for nonprofits, foundations, trusts, estates, and individuals.
• Oversee preparation/review of IRS Forms 990, 990-PF, 1040, and 1041.
• Provide guidance on nonprofit taxation, private foundation regulations, fiduciary tax, and high-net-worth 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.

Skills

Client relationships

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA, EA, MST, JD, LLM, CTFA, or AEP

Job description

Hire Consulting Services is seeking an experienced Tax Manager specializing in nonprofit organizations, private foundations, trusts, estates, and high-net-worth individuals in the Chicagoland area. The role offers direct Partner interaction, a hybrid work environment, and opportunities for professional growth within a respected CPA and advisory firm.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10+ years of tax experience, strong technical nonprofit taxation knowledge, and outstanding client relationship