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Federal Tax Senior Manager, Lead Tax Services

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Crowe
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-19
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Compliance, Tax Manager, Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 200000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:

At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you're trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well‑being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80‑year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups.

That's why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI‑enabled insights and technology‑powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Tax Manager to join our Lead Tax Services team. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives on leading multiple client service teams, managing complex projects, and providing innovative tax solutions. As a key member of our Lead Tax group, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, a mentor to staff and managers, and a thought leader to the partner group.

This position offers the opportunity to influence firm strategy while building long‑term client relationships and driving excellence in service delivery.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee multiple client service teams, managing projects effectively and efficiently, including billing and accounts receivable responsibilities
  • Review federal and state income tax returns for corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and individual clients
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships by delivering exceptional service and anticipating client needs
  • Provide forward‑thinking tax planning strategies, compliance expertise, and technical tax research
  • Prepare and review detailed technical tax memoranda
  • Identify and manage risks associated with tax services to ensure compliance and protect client and firm interests
  • Mentor and develop staff and managers, providing regular feedback and conducting both formal and informal performance evaluations
  • Serve as a resource and thought partner to the leadership team, contributing to strategic decision‑making and client service excellence
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required;
    Master's in Taxation or LLM strongly preferred
  • Active CPA license required
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or a corporate/public blend
  • Proven success in engagement and client management, with a track record of growing and sustaining client relationships
  • Strong technical expertise in federal and state taxation, including Subchapter C and provision experience;
    Subchapter K experience preferred
  • Excellent writing, communication, and tax research skills
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, with a passion for mentoring, developing, and guiding high‑performing teams
Hybrid Work Environment

This position operates in a hybrid work environment that balances remote flexibility with regular in‑person collaboration.

Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $ - $ per year.

Legal Statements

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We are committed to a merit‑based hiring process, evaluating all candidates consistently using objective, job‑related criteria such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, measurable impact, and alignment with the role's responsibilities, and making employment decisions in a fair and inclusive manner free from discrimination.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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