Tax Senior/Manager: Lead Client Advisory (Fridays Off)

Distinct | North America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fridays off in summer

Direct client contact and lead-Meetups

Growth opportunities in a small team

Job summary

Distinct North America in Chicago is seeking an experienced Tax Senior or Manager to join a growing independent CPA firm downtown. You will take on client relationships, lead meetings and be the primary point of contact for clients, not just back‑office work.

The role offers a mix of tax compliance, planning and advisory work across a varied client base, including closely held businesses, high net worth individuals, trusts and real estate investments.

Qualifications

• Experience as Tax Senior or Manager in a CPA firm or similar setting.
• Solid generalist tax background across compliance, planning and advisory.
• CPA or EA qualification preferred; progress toward credential acceptable.
• Nice to have real estate tax experience or exposure.

Responsibilities

• Own client relationships and be the primary client contact for meetings.
• Lead client meetings and provide tax planning and advisory guidance.
• Handle a mix of tax compliance, planning and advisory work for diverse clients.
• Collaborate with Partners in a smaller team to influence how work is done.

Skills

Direct client contact

Meeting leadership

Tax knowledge

Client advisory

Education

CPA/EA candidate

Job description

Distinct North America in Chicago is seeking an experienced Tax Senior or Manager to join a growing independent CPA firm downtown. You will take on client relationships, lead meetings and be the primary point of contact for clients, not just back‑office work.

The role offers a mix of tax compliance, planning and advisory work across a varied client base, including closely held businesses, high net worth individuals, trusts and real estate investments.