Overview
Our client is a wellestablished CPA firm recognized for over 30 years of success and excellent client satisfaction. They are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join their team in a role that offers significant client interaction leadership in tax return review and opportunities for professional growth including a potential partnership track. If you re a selfstarter who thrives in a collaborative nonhierarchical environment and values a firm that emphasizes independence and minimal micromanagement this may be the role for you.
Key Responsibilities
- The Tax Manager will lead the preparation and review of federal state and local tax returns including original and amendedS 706 709 etc. for various clients.
- Oversee financial reporting and accounting activities including compilations and financial statement preparation.
- Identify and research complex tax issues and provide innovative valuedriven solutions for clients.
- Manage client relationships ensuring timely communication exceptional service and proactive advice.
- Collaborate with colleagues in a teamdriven environment providing mentorship and guidance without the constraints of a traditional hierarchy.
- Play a key role in identifying tax issues and researching solutions independently.
- Mentor and guide junior staff fostering a collaborative highperformance work environment.
Qualifications
- CPA or EA designation required.
- Minimum five (5) years of tax return preparation experience with at least two (2) years reviewing tax returns is a CPA or clientfacing tax preparation firm.
- Experience with a variety of tax return types including individual and corporate filings.
- Minimum 35 years of experience with compilations and financial statement preparation.
- Strong working knowledge of current public accounting standards and tax laws.
- Proven ability to manage client interactions independently and deliver highquality work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to thrive in an autonomous and collaborative work environment.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Adobe and Lacerte (preferred but not required training available for the right candidate).
Why Join Our Client
- Competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance 401K with match and 40 hours of paid continuing education annually.
- A collaborative and supportive culture with low employee turnover and a strong focus on worklife balance.
- Potential for partnership providing longterm career growth opportunities.
- Worklife balance with reduced hours outside of tax season (32 hours per week from the end of April through Labor Day).
- It is primarily an onsite role with the potential for up to 20% remote work after six months provided the candidate resides in Illinois.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics.
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