Tax Senior Manager

Wheaton, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is a remote position.

Our client is a well-established boutique public accounting firm providing high-touch tax and advisory services to closely held businesses and individuals. Known for its technical depth client-first mindset and collaborative culture the firm delivers thoughtful practical tax solutions across a wide range of entity structures. As the firm continues to grow they are seeking an experienced Tax Senior Manager to play a key role in both client service and team leadership.

This role is ideal for a strong tax leader who is also entrepreneurial. Youll be supported in building your own book of business over time with a commission-based bonus structure that is outside the norm for accounting. There are no quotas but the firm believes nurturing your growth and business development skills is crucialfor you and for the team.

Key Responsibilities

Review and oversee complex federal and state tax returns for individuals and closely held businesses including FormsS and 1065.
Lead and manage tax engagements from planning through completion ensuring high standards for accuracy timeliness and client communication.
Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services including tax projections and scenario-based planning to support client decision-making.
Confidently discuss cash flow considerations with clients and connect tax strategy to practical business outcomes.
Serve as a senior technical resource providing guidance on complex issues ensuring quality control and setting best practices across the tax function.
Train mentor and develop staff seniors and managers through coaching review and leadership.
Support sales tax compliance workflows from a review and advisory standpointable to review sales tax transactions and filings and ensure completeness and accuracy (hands-on entry is not expected at this level but understanding is required for oversight).
Develop and grow client relationships contributing to business development through networking referrals and expanding existing relationships.
Work primarily in Lacerte with additional exposure to software such as CCH Axcess Drake and other tax platforms as needed.

Requirements

712 years of dedicated tax experience in public accounting.
Strong experience in a boutique or small-to-mid-sized firm environment with hands-on exposure toS and 1065 work.
Proven ability to operate at a senior advisory levelable to guide clients on cash flow projections and planning in preparation for tax reviews.
Working knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping workflows sufficient to review and oversee work product (not expected to perform day-to-day bookkeeping at this level).
CPA or EA preferred but not required.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownershipmust be a self-starter with a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality.
Strong leadership background including team development review and engagement management.
Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting directly with clients.
Interest in business development and relationship-buildingsomeone who is an accountant but also motivated to bring in business over time (no quotas).

Benefits

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Commission-based bonus structure (unique for accounting; designed to reward business development)
Paid time off and holidays
Supportive team-oriented culture with long-term growth potential

This is a remote position.Our client is a well-established boutique public accounting firm providing high-touch tax and advisory services to closely held businesses and individuals. Known for its technical depth client-first mindset and collaborative culture the firm delivers thoughtful practical...

This is a remote position.

Key Responsibilities

Review and oversee complex federal and state tax returns for individuals and closely held businesses including FormsS and 1065.
Lead and manage tax engagements from planning through completion ensuring high standards for accuracy timeliness and client communication.
Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services including tax projections and scenario-based planning to support client decision-making.
Confidently discuss cash flow considerations with clients and connect tax strategy to practical business outcomes.
Serve as a senior technical resource providing guidance on complex issues ensuring quality control and setting best practices across the tax function.
Train mentor and develop staff seniors and managers through coaching review and leadership.
Support sales tax compliance workflows from a review and advisory standpointable to review sales tax transactions and filings and ensure completeness and accuracy (hands-on entry is not expected at this level but understanding is required for oversight).
Develop and grow client relationships contributing to business development through networking referrals and expanding existing relationships.
Work primarily in Lacerte with additional exposure to software such as CCH Axcess Drake and other tax platforms as needed.

Requirements

712 years of dedicated tax experience in public accounting.
Strong experience in a boutique or small-to-mid-sized firm environment with hands-on exposure toS and 1065 work.
Proven ability to operate at a senior advisory levelable to guide clients on cash flow projections and planning in preparation for tax reviews.
Working knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping workflows sufficient to review and oversee work product (not expected to perform day-to-day bookkeeping at this level).
CPA or EA preferred but not required.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownershipmust be a self-starter with a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality.
Strong leadership background including team development review and engagement management.
Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting directly with clients.
Interest in business development and relationship-buildingsomeone who is an accountant but also motivated to bring in business over time (no quotas).

Benefits

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Commission-based bonus structure (unique for accounting; designed to reward business development)
Paid time off and holidays
Supportive team-oriented culture with long-term growth potential