Tax Manager - Firm Services
$135,000–$155,000 year
On-site · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Tax Manager at Cerity Partners leads multi-state tax compliance (SALT) across 20+ jurisdictions, oversees federal/state tax provision under ASC 740, manages city/local filings, tax notices, and nexus tracking, coordinates with external advisors, drives in sourcing of tax processes, and supports M&A tax due diligence and integration. Requires CPA, 5–8+ years of U.S. federal/state tax experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and ability to implement process improvements in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment. The role centers on building and scaling the tax function within a national financial services context (RIA) with exposure to partnership, corporate, and state/local tax obligations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA required
- 5–8+ years of tax experience
- U.S. Federal and state income tax compliance experience required; SALT experience strongly preferred
- ASC 740 income tax provision experience
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, acquisitive environment
- Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
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