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Private Client Tax Manager Senior Manager


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 130000 - 200000
Posted: 24 September 2026 (5 days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job description

Do you have a passion for tax work with HNW clientele and are looking to continue to evolve your leadership skills within public accounting while maintaining a healthy work/life balance

Mowery & Schoenfeld is seeking an ambitious and curious tax or senior tax manager with particular interest and expertise in private wealth and high-net worth group mentoring younger staff seeking ongoing learning and providing exemplary client service.

Tax Managers operate as leaders and mentors within our Firm by demonstrating the ability to:

  • Lead engagements by meeting client needs with a sense of urgency.

  • Develop recommendations and maintaining client relationships by balancing the client needs along with other assignments and deadlines.

  • Provide proactive advice based on their knowledge of tax law particularly within the private wealth and high-net worth group

  • Demonstrate initiative to creatively solve issues in collaboration with the lead.

  • Leverage technology to automate both internal and client processes to improve efficiency.

  • Act as a mentor to younger staff and work directly with Senior Managers and Partners.

Qualified candidates who can work in-office or hybrid schedules are strongly preferred.

Job requirements

We are seeking an individual who is curious self-motivated and a team player with the following qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in accounting finance or other relevant discipline

  • 7 years of tax experience in public accounting with 1 years in a senior managerial role preferred

  • CPA-certified and active license

  • Expertise in management of Individual Gift Estate and Trust income tax compliance and providing knowledgeable review of complex returns

  • Background and experience managing and actively providing advisory and tax solutions to clients

  • Feels empowered to provide solutions and ideas

  • Values professional development

  • Exhibits excellent project and team leadership and communication skills

  • Shares our focus on growth and problem-solving

Join a Firm That Expects More and Gives More

Were building a firm of people who take pride in doing things the right way.

Were looking for individuals who are:

Intellectually curious You think critically ask better questions and dont settle for surface-level answers.

Hardworking You bring determination and follow-through especially when it matters most.

Personable You build trust naturallywith clients and teammates alike.

Driven You care about growth accountability and becoming exceptional at your craft.

Client Service Oriented You understand that responsiveness quality and relationships are what define great firms.

What Makes Us Different

We believe our people want:

Meaningful client relationships not just compliance work

A team of high performers not passengers

Clear expectations and accountability not ambiguity

Opportunities to grow into leaders not static roles

A voice in shaping the firms future not just executing tasks

Were intentional about building a culture where performance matters collaboration is real and people take ownership.

Who Will Thrive Here

Youll do well here if you:

Take initiative without waiting to be asked

Care about the details and the bigger picture

Communicate clearly and confidently

Are career driven and motivated

Want to be part of a team that pushes each other to be better

Mowery & Schoenfeld LLC is an accounting and advisory services firm headquartered in Lincolnshire Illinois with satellite offices in the Chicago Loop Downtown Miami and the Philippines. Our organization is focused on providing personalized service to each client building a lasting and trusted relationship. Made up of 20 partners and over 200 total employees Mowery & Schoenfeld ranks among the top ten firms in Illinois and recently named one of the largest accounting firms in Chicago by Crains Chicago Business.

We take culture seriously by providing a supportive environment focused on growth. Our Firm has been named a Best Firms to Work For by Accounting Today a Best Firms for Women by Accounting Today and a Best Place to Work in Chicago by Crains Chicago Business. Mowery & Schoenfeld offers comprehensive tax assurance transaction advisory outsourced accounting wealth management international tax and business advisory services.

Through our M&S Cares program we prioritize giving back and provide opportunities for our team to support our larger community. We are grateful to be recognized with the Illinois CPA Societys Time and Talent Public Service Volunteerism Award awarded to only one firm each year.

We are always looking for employees with a focus on growth community and superior client service to join our team.

Mowery & Schoenfeld is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race color religion national origin sex physical or mental disability or age.

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