Tax Supervisor

Withum; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Withum is seeking a Tax Supervisor to join our Lincolnshire, IL office (and other Northeast offices) to lead tax engagements from planning through completion.

You will supervise staff, mentor teammates, and coordinate complex returns for C corp, S corp, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals.

A CPA, strong client service, and travel readiness are essential; the role offers a competitive benefits package and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA licensure, or working towards CPA, with parts passed.
• Masters of Science in Taxation is preferred but not required.
• Minimum 4 years of public accounting experience.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex corporate, S corp and partnership tax returns.
• Prepare high net worth individual tax returns.
• Review mid-level complexity tax returns.
• Research and draft memoranda on complex tax matters.
• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities.
• Resolve tax controversies and client issues.
• Supervise and mentor staff accountants.

Skills

CPA

Client service

Leadership

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Licensed CPA

Masters of Science in Taxation (preferred)

Job description

Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It's a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results. Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You. Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You - that's the Power in the Plus!

Job Description: Withum's Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment of taxes. Their comprehensive understanding of international, US federal, state, and local regulations, counting our affiliation with HLB international, allows them to help develop economical tax strategies anywhere. Their services include Business, Individual, State & Local tax, R&D Tax Credit, as well as International and Private Client services.

This Tax Supervisor role will be based out of our Lincolnshire, IL; East Brunswick, NJ; Princeton, NJ, Red Bank, NJ, or Whippany, NJ office. You'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders. In this position, you will take a lead role on all aspects of audit engagements, from planning to completion, to include supervision/mentoring of staff and building/maintaining relationships with clients.

Withum's brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

How you'll spend your time:

• Preparing complex C corp., S corp. and partnership income tax returns
• Preparing high net worth individual returns
• Reviewing mid-level complexity C corp., S corp. and partnership income tax returns
• Reviewing mid-level complexity individual returns
• Researching and drafting memorandum involving complex tax matters
• Identifying tax planning opportunities
• Handling and resolving tax controversies
• Training and supervision of staff accountants

The kinds of people we want to talk to have many of the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Licensed CPA, or working towards CPA certification with parts passed
• Masters of Science in Taxation is preferred but not required
• At least 4 years of public accounting experience
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client’s management
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, strong attention to detail, and proven innovative problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel as needed

The compensation ranges for this position are noted below. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual's skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.

Chicago - $100,000 - $135,000

New Jersey - $85,000 - $175,000

Withum Smith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.