Job Description

Senior Tax Manager - Private Client

Location: Libertyville, IL

Overview

A large national CPA and advisory firm is seeking a Senior Tax Manager for its private client practice in the Chicago area. You will lead sophisticated tax compliance and advisory engagements for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, partnerships and related entities, serving as a primary client relationship owner.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex federal, state and local compliance engagements for individuals, trusts, partnerships, S corporations and other entities
• Review complex returns, workpapers, estimates and extensions for technical accuracy and timely completion
• Research complex tax law and prepare technical memoranda
• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, staffing, billing, realization and profitability
• Supervise, train and mentor associates, seniors and managers
• Support tax notice responses, examinations and controversy matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related field
• CPA license required; JD, LLM in Taxation or EA may be considered depending on role scope
• 7+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably in public accounting
• Experience reviewing complex returns and managing multiple client engagements
• Experience supervising and developing tax professionals
• Strong communication, project management and analytical skills

If you are interested in connecting further about this opportunity or other public accounting opportunities, please apply here or email me directly at austin.eppard@gogpac.com or call/text (605) 872-5131.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.