Tax Manager

Position

Tax Manager — Springfield, IL, Peoria, IL, Decatur, IL (Hybrid)

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth - for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you.

Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That s why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It s our hope that you find more than just a job. At Sikich, you ll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos.

Are you ready to grow with us?

Reporting to the Principal, the Tax Manager will ....

What will you do in this role?

• Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements, including supervising tax planning and business succession planning engagements with the ability to manage to budget
• Tax return compliance review including forms 1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065 and 1041
• Consult with partners,businesses, and individual tax clients on various matters
• Work with other CPA and Advisory and Technology service team members toprovidecomprehensive business solutions to middle market businesses and their stakeholders
• Build andmaintainstrong, long-term relationships with key client sponsors andgrowingclient base.
• Developworkforcethrough effectively supervising,coaching and mentoring all levels of staff.
• Assistprinciplesand senior leaders with generating new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships.
• Understand our service offerings and activelyidentifyopportunities to better serve clients with our comprehensive solutions.
• Contribute topeopleinitiatives including recruiting,retaining, and training our team ofup and coming professionals.
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education.
• Provide thoughtful leadership and insightful recommendations surrounding a broad range of complex issues byleveragingexpertiseand experience.

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or EA Certification required
• 5+ years  current public accounting experience.
• 2+ years  experience leading teams, coaching, and mentoring staff.
• Experience with tax compliance including review of Form
  1040, 1120, 1120-S and 1065 tax returns.
• Proficiency with computerized tax software & Microsoft Office.
• Strong client rapport & project management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
• Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment.

In compliance with this state s pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $131,250. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows:

• Values driven - You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership and…