Tax Senior Manager

Baker Tilly US; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm located in Wisconsin is seeking a Tax Senior Manager to provide tax compliance and consulting services for industry-specific clients. You will be responsible for managing client relationships, resolving tax matters, and mentoring associates. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, CPA or JD, and at least 8 years of relevant experience. This role offers a salary range of $75,000 to $100,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of federal tax compliance and consulting experience in a professional services firm.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience with mentoring associates.
• Ability to lead and supervise while maintaining ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax compliance and consulting services for clients.
• Lead client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Research and resolve tax matters, presented to clients.

Skills

Management skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office skills

Tax software skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, law, or a related business field

Master’s degree desirable

CPA or JD required

Job description

Tax Senior Manager – Baker Tilly US

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax, and assurance firm with a nationwide presence in major U.S. cities. The firm delivers tax consulting, compliance, and business advisory services to middle‑market and multinational clients through an independent CPA practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.

Whitewater, WI – Salary Range: $75,000–$100,000 (posted 5 days ago)

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

What You’ll Do

• Provide tax compliance and consulting services for industry‑specific clients, including middle‑market and multinational engagements.
• Lead client relationships on day‑to‑day tax matters, and serve as a trusted business advisor.
• Consult on technical matters and special projects in corporate and flow‑through taxation, accounting methods, and ASC 740.
• Research and resolve tax matters through IRS and other tax authority inquiries, presenting recommendations to clients.
• Coordinate with specialty tax practices on complex state and local, high‑net‑worth, international, research and development, and incentive matters.
• Manage engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met.
• Network and build internal and external relationships to acquire new clients, projects, and revenue.
• Invest in professional development through firm‑wide learning programs.
• Support the growth of team members by guiding associates toward professional goals.
• Participate in social activities and team outings that support work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, law, or a related business field; advanced or master’s degree desirable.
• CPA or JD required.
• Eight (8)+ years of federal tax compliance and consulting experience in a professional services firm.
• Five (5)+ years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates.
• Strong management, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise others, deliver exceptional client service, and adapt to changing strategies while maintaining ethical standards.
• Highly developed Microsoft Office and tax software skills.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.