Tax Manager

Tax Manager | Chicago, IL (West Loop) | $150K-$200K Base + Bonus | 4 Days Onsite, Fridays From HomeSend resume to Michael@SherwoodSP.comMost Tax Managers in Chicago are stuck choosing between a top-tier paycheck and having a life outside of April. This role doesn’t make you choose.About the FirmFor more than 80 years, this Chicago CPA firm has built its reputation on one simple idea: do whatever it takes for the client. At roughly 35 people, it’s small enough that you’ll know every partner personally, and sophisticated enough to handle work you’d usually only see at a much larger firm. That includes complex multi-entity planning, foreign tax matters, and clients with hundreds of millions in revenue.Every client is served by a dedicated team: one senior partner, one manager, and one staff member. As the Manager, you are the center of that relationship. You work directly with the partner, own the client experience, and actually get to see the impact of your advice.Who You’ll ServeClosely held businesses of every size, from small service companies to $100M+ manufacturers and distributors, with a strong base of construction clientsHigh net worth individuals and families, including partner-level professionals whose returns carry dozens of K-1sTrusts, estates, charitable trusts, and private foundationsInvestment partnerships and funds of fundsEntrepreneurs, business owners, and retirees planning their next chapterWhat You’ll DoReview individual, partnership, S corp, C corp, trust, estate, gift, and foundation returnsLead year-round tax planning: projections, entity selection, succession planning, estate and gift strategy, and charitable planningBe the go-to advisor for business owners and their families, not just the person who files their returnsMentor and develop Seniors and Staff on your client teamsHandle IRS and state notices and representationStay ahead of legislative changes and bring real planning ideas to clients before they askWhat You BringCPA required5+ years of public accounting tax experience, including meaningful review responsibilityStrong background with closely held businesses and high net worth individualsConstruction industry experience is a big plusYou enjoy client conversations and like being the person people call firstWhy This Role Stands Out$150K-$200K base salary plus bonuses4 days in the office, every Friday from homeReasonable hours, even during busy season. This firm means it.401(k) match, great benefits, paid vacation, personal days, and additional incentivesDirect, daily access to partners with a real voice in how clients are servedSophisticated work without the big firm bureaucracyAdvancement driven by your performance and motivation, not a seniority clockOffice steps from Union Station and Ogilvie, so the commute is easyIf you’re ready for a role where the work is interesting, the clients know your name, and you still get your evenings back, let’s talk.