Tax Manager
$120,000–$175,000 year
HybridVilla Park, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Review and prepare income tax returns for closely held businesses and individuals, while supervising compliance engagements and tax planning work. Serve as a direct point of contact for clients on tax matters throughout the year and mentor less experienced tax staff. Stay current on federal and Illinois tax law affecting these entities and contribute to both compliance and consulting-side work as needed. This role involves a seasonal workload of 55+ hours per week during busy periods in January–April and August–October, including some Saturdays. The firm offers a genuine path to partnership, long-term stability, and a consultative, relationship-driven approach rather than a high-volume compliance model.
Required Qualifications
- At least 8 years of public accounting experience preparing/reviewing income tax returns
- Recent (2023 or later) public accounting experience
- Strong working knowledge of federal tax law for C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and individuals
- Must already reside in the Chicagoland area
- Comfortable with a seasonal workload of 55+ hours/week during busy periods (January–April 15 and August–October 15), including some Saturdays
Desired Qualifications
- CPA license or EA credential
- Comfort working across both tax compliance/consulting and, ideally, assurance/audit engagements
- Experience with complex trusts and estates
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