Tax Manager/Supervisor (CPA)

Jobot; Port Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO: A month + DOE

Profit sharing

401k with 10-15% of salary + cash plan

Medical benefits

Job summary

Jobot, a Chicago-based accounting and financial advisory firm, seeks a Tax Manager/Supervisor (CPA) to lead tax planning, returns, and compliance for state, federal, and local taxes. This role emphasizes public accounting and private company experience, with a focus on corporate, S corp, partnership, and exempt entities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in public accounting, CPA credentials, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a public accounting role.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is required.
• In-depth knowledge of tax accounting and all types of tax returns.
• Strong deadlines discipline and problem solving.
• Exceptional client service and ability to develop client relationships.
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills.
• Experience with corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships.
• Knowledge of tax provisions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the preparation and review of corporate, partnership, individual, and trust federal and state income tax returns.
• Supervise and review quarterly estimated tax payments and tax projections.
• Manage and coordinate tax audits.
• Provide innovative tax planning strategies and compliance expertise to clients; manage to budget.
• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations and lead change.
• Consult with and service client base to recommend business/process improvements.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks.
• Coordinate accounting staff and assess their performance.
• Manage tax provision and tax compliance process; improve processes with best practices.

Skills

Tax planning

Tax compliance

Corporate taxation

Partnership taxation

Leadership

Client service

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree in Taxation (plus)

CPA certification

Tools

MS Excel

ProSystem fx Tax

Job description

Job details:

Chicago-based accounting and financial advisory firm that specializes in accounting, assurance, tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, and business consulting. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Mallory Schreiner. Salary: $150,000 - $300,000 per year.

A bit about us:

Our client is a high-end, mid-size CPA firm with 16 CPAs operating across audit, tax, M&A advisory, and forensic accounting. This is not your typical accounting firm—you work exclusively on the higher end of accounting with zero bookkeeping or payroll tax work. Their audit department is their bread and butter – specializing in PCAOB-compliant audits for public companies. Notable clientele, with frequent international engagements.

They also guide clients through the public offering process and handle M&A due diligence and deal negotiations, primarily on the buyer side.

Why join us?

Comp: Generous, salary negotiable for the right person.

Benefits:

• PTO: A month + DOE
• Profit sharing
• 401k with 10-15% of salary contribution + cash balance plan (additional 10%)
• Medical and benefits covered for the individual across 2 plan options

Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Tax Manager/Supervisor (CPA) to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to manage and supervise a wide range of tax-related activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing tax planning, preparing tax returns, and ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local tax laws. Our ideal candidate has a strong background in both public accounting and private companies, with a deep understanding of corporate tax, state and local tax, corporations, S corporations, partnerships, tax exempt, and individuals.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the preparation and review of corporate, partnership, individual, and trust federal and state income tax returns.
• Supervise and review the preparation of quarterly estimated tax payments and tax projections.
• Manage and coordinate tax audits.
• Provide innovative tax planning strategies and compliance expertise to clients; manage to budget.
• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and lead change efforts effectively.
• Consult, work with, and service client base to make recommendations on business and process improvement.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks.
• Coordinate accounting staff and assess their performance.
• Manage tax provision and tax compliance process.
• Improve processes by developing or implementing best practices.
• Ensure all tax regulations are followed within the company.
• Assist with tax exempt issues as needed.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a public accounting role.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is required.
• In-depth knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance and all types of tax returns.
• Good at meeting deadlines and solving problems.
• Exceptional client service along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships.
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills.
• Analytical skills with detail orientation.
• Previous experience with corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships.
• Prior experience with tax provisions preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and good knowledge of relevant software (e. g. ProSystem fx Tax).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s degree in Taxation is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with great accuracy, organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and management.
• Strong research and analytical skills.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.