Tax Manager

For over 100 years, we've been the go-to CPA firm for closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals and families, and not-for-profit organizations in Chicago's western suburbs. Our partners have built their careers here — several with 30+ years at the firm, and multiple current partners promoted up from staff-level roles — and our services stretch well beyond compliance into valuation, M&A, and CFO advisory work.About the RoleWe're looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join our established, independent public accounting firm in the western Chicago suburbs. You'll review and prepare income tax returns for closely held businesses and their owners, working directly with clients as a trusted advisor while helping develop our less experienced staff. And there's a genuine path to partnership here for the right person — not just a bigger title.ResponsibilitiesReview and/or prepare income tax returns for closely held businesses (S corporations, C corporations, and partnerships) and individualsSupervise and manage tax return compliance engagements and tax planning work for firm clientsServe as a direct point of contact for clients on tax matters throughout the yearMentor and help develop less experienced tax staffStay current on federal and Illinois tax law affecting closely held businesses and individualsContribute to both compliance and consulting-side work as neededQualificationsAt least 8 years of public accounting experience preparing/reviewing income tax returns, with recent (2023 or later) public accounting experienceStrong working knowledge of federal tax law for C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and individualsCPA license or EA credential preferred, not requiredComfort working across both tax compliance/consulting and, ideally, assurance/audit engagementsExperience with complex trusts and estates a plus, not requiredMust already reside in the Chicagoland area — relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not availableComfortable with a seasonal workload of 55+ hours/week during busy periods (January–April 15 and August–October 15), including some SaturdaysPay range and compensation packageBase salary in the $120,000–$175,000 range, open to negotiation based on experienceOvertime bonus structure based on annual billable hoursLifetime 15% commission on new business brought into the firm9% discretionary profit-sharing contribution to 401(k), delivered consistently for 20+ yearsFull health, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurancePaid vacation and paid overtime/comp timeHybrid scheduling available outside of busy season after an initial onboarding periodLong-term stability at a firm with 100+ years of history and no intention of selling or merging, plus a genuine partnership trackEqual Opportunity StatementWe are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and workplace culture.