Tax Senior Manager - Real Estate

Wipfli LLP; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 151,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental and vision coverage

HSA enrollment opportunity

Life and disability coverage

401(k) savings plan & profit share

Education & certification assistance

Flexible time off

Family care leave

Parental leave

Cell phone reimbursement

Travel rewards

Legal protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Wipfli LLP is seeking a Senior Tax Manager specializing in Real Estate in Naperville, IL. You will lead complex real estate tax engagements, advise clients on tax strategies, and mentor a growing team of professionals in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, client service excellence, and cross-functional teamwork to deliver innovative tax solutions for diverse real estate clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA required; MST or JD/LLM preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including public accounting.
• Real estate and partnership taxation expertise.
• Proven leadership in managing client service teams and multiple projects.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex real estate tax compliance and consulting engagements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing proactive guidance on tax strategies and industry trends.
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
• Drive business growth by identifying opportunities and participating in networking and industry events.
• Utilize tax technology tools to enhance efficiency and client service.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Tax planning

Business development

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA required; MST or JD/LLM preferred

Job description

Overview

At Wipfli, people count.

At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.

We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.

People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

As a Senior Tax Manager specializing in Real Estate, you will serve as a strategic advisor to clients, leading complex tax engagements and driving innovative solutions. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, client relationship management, and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex real estate tax compliance and consulting engagements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing proactive guidance on tax strategies and industry trends.
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
• Drive business growth by identifying opportunities and participating in networking and industry events.
• Utilize tax technology tools to enhance efficiency and client service.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA required; MST or JD/LLM preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including public accounting.
• Expertise in real estate and partnership taxation.
• Proven leadership skills in managing client service teams and multiple projects in a fast-paced and interactive team environment.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a proven ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.

Additional Details

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [e-mail]

Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $151,000 to $226,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.

Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being.

• 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans)
• dental and vision coverage
• opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program
• firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage
• a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution
• well-being incentive
• education & certification assistance
• flexible time off
• family care leave
• parental leave
• family formation benefits
• cell phone reimbursement
• travel rewards
• critical illness & accident insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• legal
• long-term care
• pet insurance
• ID theft protection
• supplemental life/AD&D
• Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location.

"Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Job LocationsUS-IL-Naperville