Tax Manager

Tax Manager

Hybrid | Mid‑sized firm

Location: Naperville, IL

Pay: $100,000 – $150,000 per year (base) + profit sharing.

• Take ownership of larger and more complex engagements while supporting and mentoring staff.
• Handle a mix of for‑profit and non‑profit clients, including high‑net‑worth individuals and pass‑through entities.
• Review returns, guide staff through technical questions, stay close to planning and strategy, and manage client relationships end‑to‑end.
• Develop your own specialisation over time while remaining a well‑rounded Tax Manager.

Busy season runs at 54–60 hours with an expectation of engagement in the office, from home, or at client sites. Outside busy season, the focus is on 40‑hour weeks, training, mentoring, and professional development.

Clear path to partnership and meaningful leadership roles in mentoring, training, business development, or technical specialisation. No rigid up‑or‑out structure.

CPA (or nearly there) with solid experience managing tax engagements and reviewing complex returns.

• Profit sharing for all employees.
• Focus on mentorship, learning, and long‑term career sustainability.
• Medical, vision, 401(k) with pension plan, paid paternity and maternity leave, tuition assistance, disability insurance, child‑care support, student‑loan assistance.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting / Auditing;
Industries:
Accounting

Recruiter:
Imogen Talbot‑Slack, Distinct Recruitment.
Phone: 312‑584‑9844
Email or Linked In available upon request.