Tax Manager

At TA Resources we have re-imagined traditional staffing and HR consulting with Small to mid-size businesses in mind. Focusing on what makes our clients unique we match them with the talent they need to continue to grow. We are currently searching for a Tax Manager for our client located in Deerfield, IL to play an integral role in their Tax Department by providing high quality tax services to their clients and management of staff. This is a full-time hybrid position with the possibility of being remote.

Our client is a growing public accounting firm with a history of success. Founded in 1944 they have provided unsurpassed Accounting and Tax Services to their clients while providing an outstanding compensation and benefits package for their employees. This includes unlimited PTO, hybrid and remote work options, tuition reimbursement, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research complex tax issues using internal revenue code, treasury regulations and other relevant authorities/guidance

• Perform technical tax review of assigned tax returns of varying complexity in a variety of industries

• Interact directly with clients handling questions, planning, consulting, strategizing, researching, etc.

• Provide tax review, compliance and advisory services to individuals, partnerships, S corporations and/or corporations in a variety of industries

• Deliver high quality tax planning and advisory services to existing tax clients

• Manage multiple clients, budgets and production goals

• Build and maintain excellent relationships with clients and manage client accounts

• Supervise IRS, state, and local government tax audits, notices, and correspondence

• Provide review of a variety of returns, planning, research, and compliance

• Ensure top quality client service and oversees total engagement activity

• Train, supervise, and mentor staff along with reviewing and evaluating their work

• Support and assist managers in training and development of staff

• Recruitment of new and experienced staff

• Work closely with Tax Partners to satisfy the needs with planning compliance

• Understand and manage firm risk on tax services performed

• Contribute to practice development and professional networking and possess the ability to attract new clients

• Identify and sell additional services to existing clients

• Represent the firm in professional and service organizations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or similar field, Masters of Science in Taxation (MST), or similar degree preferred

• CPA license or JD required

• Has 2-3 years of demonstrated proficiency as a Manager in Public Accounting or equivalent experience. Minimum of 6 years of public accounting experience

• Proficient in the taxation of International and State and Local Tax (SALT) individuals and/or business entities

• Advanced level tax research and preparation skills

• Ability to manage multiple engagements

• Maintains appropriate compliance with all Firm-wide policies and procedures

• Demonstrates excellence in Executive Presence, People Development, Leadership, and Professionalism

• Excellent analytical skills and judgment

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship building skills

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and client service oriented