Tax Manager - Construction & Real Estate
Plante Moran · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccounting$100k–$145k/yrFull-time
Your Role
Your Work Will Include, But Not Be Limited To:
- 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 (i.e. CCH Axcess) and other resources to maximize technical application to project
- 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
- 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
- 5+ years in public accounting, with construction industry experience
- Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- CPA or Bar License required
What Makes Us Different
We are a relatively jerk-free firm with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities. At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities.
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.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays
- 401(k) plan
- flexible benefits plans
- business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use
- A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff
- A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff
Compensation Range
$100,000-$145,000