Tax Manager

We are a nationally recognized public accounting, consulting, and wealth management firm, consistently ranked as one of FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” We foster a “jerk-free” culture with the lowest staff turnover rate in the industry. Our supportive network of well-rounded professionals is excited to catapult your growth and help pave your pathway to professional excellence!

We embrace a "work for YOUR day” model which, simply put, meaning no one knows the best place for you to physically work better than you. Our staff choose their work location based on their individual day’s needs, and gives them the flexibility they need when they need it. If staff need to go into the office to collaborate, the space is there, and if they have a day where they need to focus alone, then staying home works just fine, too.

Technical Responsibilities
Review returns for partnership, corporate, and individual tax clients, including federal, foreign, state and local tax returns, estimated payments and extensions, and assisting with Federal and State tax audits
Determine appropriate tax objectives, scope and methodology and actively participate in decision making with client's management to understand the broader impact of current decisions and possible solutions
Identify tax solutions and opportunities for clients including federal or state credits or items generated from tax law changes
Effectively leverage available technology (ie. CCH Axcess) and other resources to maximize technical application to project, and holds the engagement team to the same standard
Serve as the primary engagement manager with economic responsibilities for billing, realization and collections
Relationship Building and Staff Development
Participate in internal and external networking events, including client meetings, industry events, etc.
Contribute to business expansion efforts, including proposal development and sales calls
Supervise and develop a team of 1-2 associates on each engagement in the areas of client engagement management and applied technical tax knowledge
Immediate opportunity to work directly with Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners internally, and Accounting Managers, Controllers, and C-Suite individuals externally
Firm Contributions
Participate in annual CORE training program which focuses on development of core competencies to facilitate your growth at the firm
Opportunities to be involved in various non-billable initiatives, including on and off-campus recruiting, internal training facilitation, buddy system/mentoring program, development of thought leadership content, etc.

The Qualifications.

4+ years recent experience in public accounting
Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
CPA or Bar License required
Qualified individuals must either reside in or near the Schaumburg, Illinois area or be willing to relocate to the area for this opportunity. Client travel throughout the region, with some overnight stays may be required. Additionally, there are opportunities for overnight travel to attend firm wide trainings and events
This position may be filled as a Tax Senior or a Tax Manager depending on applicable experience and qualifications