Tax Senior Manager

DHJJ; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid work options

Dress for your day

Flexible schedules

Referral bonuses

Job summary

A tax consulting firm in Naperville is seeking a Principal to provide expert tax strategies and enhance client experiences. This role requires a CPA with over 10 years of experience, capable of leading complex tax issues, managing teams, and contributing to business growth. The ideal candidate will enjoy flexible working conditions and a robust benefits package, including health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• Licenced CPA with deep knowledge of tax strategies and at least 10 years of experience.
• Technical expert who enjoys helping clients and sharing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review complex tax returns to support team members.
• Engage in tax planning and consulting.
• Conduct tax research using various platforms.
• Provide thought leadership and recommendations.
• Manage assignments and leverage resources.
• Share knowledge and develop a network within the firm.
• Guide Senior Associates and Managers in career development.
• Coach Managers on effective team environments.
• Support recruitment initiatives and interact with potential candidates.
• Develop long-term client relationships.
• Integrate client decision triggers into proposals.
• Identify sales opportunities and refer to specialists.
• Support new business opportunities and consulting initiatives.
• Write and publish articles with the assistance of Associates.

Skills

Knowledge of tax strategies

Communication skills

Management skills

Attention to detail

Ownership and accountability

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

CPA

10+ years of related experience

Job description

Put Yourself on Track to Become a Principal in Our Firm.

A great client experience begins with a great employee experience. As part of the DHJJ team, you will enjoy collaborating with your colleagues–whether in person or remotely via Microsoft Teams, working on in-depth tax issues, and can be part of our practice groups to deepen your experience further. Plus, we enjoy having fun with each other at company outings and even during the workday! Your growth here is limitless.

We are looking to hire people with any of these specialties:

• Business Tax
• Individual Tax (Including reviewing and signing returns)
• State and Local Tax
• High Net Worth Tax

Who You Are:

You are a licensed CPA with deep knowledge of tax strategies with and at least 10 years of experience. You are a technical expert who enjoys helping clients and sharing knowledge with your co-workers when you encounter a unique situation that requires you to research and develop a solution.

You are looking to advance to a Principal and help grow your firm.

Responsibilities:

• Apply technical expertise to review increasingly complex tax returns to support team members in meeting client expectations
• Engage in tax planning, business planning, and consulting by analyzing proposed transactions and determining tax risk and benefits
• Undertake tax research of authoritative and non-authoritative sources using a variety of research platforms
• Use experience and expertise to provide thought leadership and meaningful recommendations for a broad scope of complicated issues
• Scope, plan, and manage assignments, leveraging resources for maximum profitability
• Share and transfer knowledge with team members and develop a network of resources within the firm to facilitate the sharing of this information
• Provide Senior Associates and Managers with guidance, coaching, and support in career development and area of specialty
• Advise and coach Managers on creating and maintaining effective and motivated team environments
• Support the Principal team in developing, driving, and participating in initiatives to recruit talented people by identifying resource requirements, participating in career and recruitment forums, conducting interviews, providing time to speak with potential candidates at career forums, and keeping in touch with candidates
• Develop long-term relationships with clients based on ability to add value - advising, supporting, and coaching the client
• Identify client decision triggers and criteria and integrate these into the proposal process
• Apply knowledge of the firm's services, systems, and processes to identify the most appropriate sales opportunities with clients and refer them to specialists and divisions within the firm
• Support the Principal team in generating and pursuing new business opportunities and, mindful of the prevailing business environment and the opportunities it may create for consulting opportunities
• Write and publish articles with the research and assistance of Associates and Senior Associates

Required Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of relevant professional standards, emerging laws and regulations, and corporate governance requirements
• Ability to present ideas with confidence and act as a subject matter expert, communicating concepts to clients and staff clearly and concisely
• Excellent management, team building and organizational skills
• Successful management of multiple responsibilities in the face of competing priorities
• Strong sense of ownership and personal accountability
• Produce high-quality work under deadlines
• Particular attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Qualifications:

• CPA required
• 10+ years of related experience

DHJJ Perks:

• Remote/hybrid work options
• Dress for your day
• Flexible schedules
• Referral bonuses for new hires and new clients

Benefits:

• Group health insurance offered through BCBS (Health & Dental), VSP (Vision), HealthEquity (HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Employer-paid Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Paid parental leave
• Group life insurance through AICPA
• 10 1/2 paid holidays per year
• PTO policy starting at 15 days per year
• 401(k) Profit-Sharing Plan with discretionary 3% employer contribution
• Paid society memberships, training, and continuing education
• Eligible for discretionary bonuses based on productivity, performance, and other contributions to the firm