Tax Manager

About the role

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Tax Manager to support our Chicago Metro market. The successful candidate will manage client tax compliance, anticipate and address tax and business issues, and identify tax planning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Solve problems for middle-market clients in manufacturing, real estate, construction, and professional services
• Manage engagements and provide knowledgeable reviews of complex individual and partnership returns
• Build and serve partnerships and high-net-worth individuals with estate, gift, and trust tax planning and compliance needs
• Leverage project management, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Lead tax staff and seniors in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Display superior client service skills

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Master’s degree preferred
• CPA certification and active CPA license required
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in public accounting with 2 years’ managerial experience
• Strong background and understanding of C- and S-Corporations, LLCs, and Partnerships
• Demonstrated experience with pass-through entity taxation, particularly with partnerships
• Understanding of clients' businesses and industries, especially in manufacturing, real estate, construction, and professional services
• PREFERRED: Partnership experience includes entity structuring, operating agreement review and consultation, compliance, allocations, partner transactions and related matters
• Experience with complex individual tax compliance and planning; estate tax compliance and planning are a plus

Qualifications

• Ability to manage workflows, deadlines, deliverables, and client communications
• Comfortable managing client relationships and training less experienced staff

Skills

• Project management
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Client service skills

Benefits

Cherry Bekaert offers a competitive compensation package based on performance, including an annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care, disability and life insurance, generous Paid Time Off, retirement plans, and Paid Care Leave. Additional benefits include a comprehensive benefits program dedicated to enhancing personal and work-life balance. Cherry Bekaert also provides a flexible work environment and opportunities for career growth and continuous professional development. The firm is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace culture, and offers equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Cherry Bekaert does not sponsor work visas for this position.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $100,060 - $162,100.

Schedule

Flexible work arrangements are available.

Contact

To apply, please visit https://careers.cbh.com/.