Tax Manager/Supervisor (CPA)

Chicago-based accounting and financial advisory firm specializing in accounting, assurance, tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, and business consulting.

About the role

Our client is a high-end, mid-size CPA firm with 16 CPAs operating across audit, tax, M&A advisory, and forensic accounting. They work exclusively on the higher end of accounting with zero bookkeeping or payroll tax work. Their audit department is their bread and butter, specializing in PCAOB-compliant audits for public companies. They have notable clientele with frequent international engagements, guide clients through the public offering process, and handle M&A due diligence and deal negotiations, primarily on the buyer side.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the preparation and review of corporate, partnership, individual, and trust federal and state income tax returns.
• Supervise and review the preparation of quarterly estimated tax payments and tax projections.
• Manage and coordinate tax audits.
• Provide innovative tax planning strategies and compliance expertise to clients; manage to budget.
• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and lead change efforts effectively.
• Consult, work with, and service client base to make recommendations on business and process improvement.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks.
• Coordinate accounting staff and assess their performance.
• Manage tax provision and tax compliance process.
• Improve processes by developing or implementing best practices.
• Ensure all tax regulations are followed within the company.
• Assist with tax exempt issues as needed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a public accounting role.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is required.
• In-depth knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance and all types of tax returns.
• Good at meeting deadlines and solving problems.
• Exceptional client service along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships.
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills.
• Analytical skills with detail orientation.
• Previous experience with corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships.
• Prior experience with tax provisions preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and good knowledge of relevant software (e.g. ProSystem fx Tax).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s degree in Taxation is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with great accuracy, organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and management.
• Strong research and analytical skills.

Benefits

• PTO: A month + DOE
• Profit sharing
• 401k with 10-15% of salary contribution
• Cash balance plan (additional 10%)
• Medical and benefits covered for the individual across 2 plan options

Pay

$150,000 - $300,000 per year